{"id":231126,"date":"2026-04-14T11:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231126\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:46:08","slug":"berman-endorses-lamondin-for-florida-senate-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231126\/","title":{"rendered":"Berman Endorses Lamondin for Florida Senate Seat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Tallahassee%2C+FL&amp;city=Tallahassee&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Berman+Endorses+Lamondin+for+Florida+Senate+Seat&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Ftallahassee%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fberman-endorses-lamondin-for-florida-senate-seat%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69de2019dd0fd.jpg\" alt=\"A dimly lit, cinematic government office space with an empty desk and chair, the room bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conceptually representing a changing of the political guard.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The endorsement of a rising political newcomer by the Senate Democratic Leader signals a shift in Florida&#8217;s political landscape.Tallahassee Today<\/p>\n<p>Less than a week after launching his state Senate campaign, Democrat Richard Lamondin has secured the endorsement of Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman. Berman praised Lamondin as representing &#8220;a new generation of leadership&#8221; that Tallahassee needs.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This high-profile endorsement from the top Democrat in the state Senate gives a boost to Lamondin, a political newcomer, as he seeks to flip the SD 38 seat. Berman&#8217;s backing could help Lamondin raise funds and attract attention in what is expected to be a competitive race.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>Lamondin, a 36-year-old attorney, recently pivoted from a run for the state House to the state Senate race for the open SD 38 seat. Berman praised Lamondin&#8217;s vision and energy, saying he represents the kind of fresh perspective the legislature needs.<\/p>\n<p>        Lamondin launched his state Senate campaign less than a week ago.Berman&#8217;s endorsement of Lamondin came on April 14, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Lori Berman<\/p>\n<p>The Senate Democratic Leader in the Florida legislature.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Lamondin<\/p>\n<p>A 36-year-old attorney who recently launched a campaign for the open state Senate District 38 seat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Tallahassee%2C+FL&amp;city=Tallahassee&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Berman+Endorses+Lamondin+for+Florida+Senate+Seat&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Ftallahassee%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fberman-endorses-lamondin-for-florida-senate-seat%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cRichard Lamondin represents a new generation of leadership that Tallahassee needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Lori Berman, Senate Democratic Leader<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The race for SD 38 is expected to be highly competitive, with both parties vying for the open seat. Lamondin will look to leverage Berman&#8217;s endorsement to boost his fundraising and name recognition in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Berman&#8217;s endorsement of the political newcomer Lamondin signals a shift towards younger, more progressive leadership within the Florida Democratic Party as it seeks to regain ground in the state legislature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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