Elizabeth Koh

Elizabeth Koh is a staff writer in the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee bureau, covering the Florida Legislature and state government. A Brown University graduate, she has also reported for the Washington Post and the Dallas Morning News' Washington, D.C. bureau.

Hurricane politics: When Andrew Gillum and Rick Scott clashed

“I’ve been involved in a lot of hurricane restorations … I had never seen politics enter any hurricane restoration until that moment.”

By Elizabeth Koh September 17 at 3:43 PM

Sierra Club endorses Andrew Gillum for governor

The environmental organization, in endorsing the Democratic nominee, also criticized his Republican opponent Ron DeSantis for not mentioning climate change in a policy platform released mid-week.

By Elizabeth Koh September 14 at 5:00 PM

Medicare for All? Even Medicaid expansion is unlikely, Florida Legislature says.

The Democratic nominee for governor, Andrew Gillum, has run on two policies that would greatly expand access to health care. But Tallahassee leaders say there's no chance of them passing.

By Kirby Wilson and Elizabeth Koh September 13 at 11:03 AM

With Amendment 10 safe on the ballot, advocates launch voter education push

Advocates are encouraging voters to support what they call the "Protection Amendment," which would require five county-level offices — including sheriff— to be elected in every county.

By Elizabeth Koh September 12

Bad redaction of Gillum’s receipts reveals interesting deposit of $15K

Late Wednesday, the campaign issued this statement: "The deposit was a transfer from the Mayor's savings account into his joint checking account with his wife, an account they used to pay their bills."

By Elizabeth Koh, Lawrence Mower and David Smiley September 5

Florida Supreme Court to decide if amendments stay on ballot

The seven justices on the state’s highest court heard back-to-back arguments Wednesday on whether Amendments 6 and 8, which deal with victims’ rights and charter schools, should remain on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

By Elizabeth Koh September 5

Andrew Gillum’s campaign releases its first general election TV ad

The ad, titled "American Way," will air statewide starting Wednesday and features footage of Gillum on primary day.

By Elizabeth Koh September 4

FBI investigation looms over Gillum campaign in Florida

Former FBI agents don’t believe there will be any definitive action on the case involving alleged public corruption in Tallahassee before Election Day.

By Elizabeth Koh and Kirby Wilson September 4

At Orlando rally, Democrats hope Gillum and Nelson are winning ticket

Gillum and Nelson’s first joint appearance of the general election campaign heralded a new era.

By Kirby Wilson and Elizabeth Koh August 31

How Andrew Gillum won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor

Campaign staff say they had one asset the other four Democratic campaigns did not: Andrew Gillum.

By Elizabeth Koh August 29

Andrew Gillum on his surprise primary victory: ‘I am overwhelmed’

The Tallahassee mayor overcame a crowded field and a funding disadvantage to emerge as the Democratic nominee for governor.

By Elizabeth Koh August 28

Andrew Gillum scores stunning victory in Democratic nomination for Florida governor

The progressive mayor of Tallahassee overwhelmed his rivals in Miami-Dade, Broward and Duval counties -- all key battlegrounds.

By Steve Bousquet and Elizabeth Koh August 28

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