Democratic Rep. Susan Valdes Stuns Party With GOP Switch

Reactions to Florida Representative Susan Valdes' switch over to Republican Party vary
Constituents are divided over Representative Susan Valdes' surprise political party switch from the Democratic party to the Republican.
Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
In the Republican wave election year of 2024, one of the few Democratic bright spots was Susan Valdés. The former school board member held her Democratic-leaning Tampa-based state House district. With the victory,
Florida Rep. Susan Valdés switches party affiliation from Democrat to Republican
The move came a week after Valdes lost a bid to become chairwoman of the Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee.
House Speaker Daniel Perez welcomes ex-Democrat Valdes to GOP after party switch
Miami, welcomed Rep. Susan Valdes, R-Tampa, to the Republican Party after she abruptly switched her party regist
Florida Democratic state lawmaker Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
In the Republican wave election year of 2024, one of the few Democratic bright spots was Susan Valdés. The former school board member held her Democratic-leaning Tampa-based state House district. With the victory,
Florida State Rep. Susan Valdes of Tampa switches parties to Republican
I’m tired of being the party of protesting when I got into politics to be part of the party of progress,” Susan Valdes said.
Growing number of Democrats call for Susan Valdés to resign, run again in Special Election
A growing number of Democratic and progressive leaders are calling for Rep. Susan Valdés’ resignation following her party switch to join the GOP.
Hillsborough County Democrat State Rep. Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
I’m tired of being the party of protesting when I got into politics to be part of the party of progress,” Valdes said.
‘It was personal’: Hillsborough Dem Latino leader on Valdes switching parties
Victor DiMaio is the president of the Hillsborough Democratic Hispanic Caucus. “We fight every day for Hispanics to come along to our side of the tent,” DiMaio said Rep. Valdes was also a key Hispanic caucus board member.
Democratic Rep. Susan Valdes Stuns Party With GOP Switch: 'I Won’t Ignore My Community’s Needs!'
In a move that sent shockwaves through Floridas political landscape, state Rep. Susan Valdes has announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as a Republican. Citing frustration with party
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Tampa's Susan Valdes jumps to GOP, adding to Florida House supermajorrity
Valdes, elected to the House four times as a Democrat, wrote that she didn’t expect to agree with “fellow Republicans” on ...
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Fallout and frustration grows following former Tampa lawmaker's GOP flip
Tampa lawmaker, Rep. Susan Valdés, switched parties on Monday, garnering celebration and condemnation depending on political ...
Florida Republicans grow supermajority as Tampa Democrat switches sides
Tampa state Rep. Susan Valdes on Monday switched her party registration from Democrat to Republican. The move expands the GOP ...
Florida lawmaker’s party switch increases Republican supermajority in the House
Democratic Florida state Rep. Susan Valdés is switching parties, which will extend Republicans' supermajority in the House.