Hero Amongst us: A Brave Journalist Challenged Trump-Backed Candidates
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- A Journalist, Bonnie Kurowski, has taken a courageous stand to halt Project 2025, disrupt the influence of dark money and expose political extremism in two pivotal Florida congressional races. With a history of exposing the impact of these in her articles, Kurowski has once again proven that "one voice can change the world".

Today in a pivotal moment of the Congressional races, three weeks before the Primary, she filed to challenge the eligibility of two high ranking Trump-backed candidates in Florida's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. Her timing could not have been more perfect. In filing, Kurowski has reshaped the trajectory of these races and provided hope to millions in stopping Project 2025.

In Florida's 1st District, Kurowski's actions will remove Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Jimmy Patronis from his comfortable lead. Just one day earlier, Patronis received the backing of Americans for Prosperity, a Koch-aligned organization tied to Project 2025. His campaign was bolstered by dark money, which critics say prioritized national agendas over the interests of voters. Ironically, the filing was after the endorsements, leaving AFP without a candidate.

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With Patronis potentially off the ballot, Democratic candidate Gay Valimont has surged to the forefront, becoming the leading fundraiser and campaigner in the race. Valimont's momentum now positions her as the clear favorite, creating a viable path for flipping this district blue. Before today, this position was only a pipe dream for the Democratic party.

In Florida's 6th District, Kurowski's challenge targeted a Trump-backed Republican candidate named Randy Fine, whose campaign relied on funding from Moms for Liberty and other dark money sources. This candidate, once considered the dominant contender, now faces removal from the ballot, leaving two lesser-known Republican candidates to vie for support.

This dramatic shift elevates Democrat Josh Weil, a schoolteacher, to the position of top contender. Weil has raised over $200,000 through grassroots efforts, and his campaign has steadily gained traction. Once considered an underdog in a district with a 33-point Republican lead, Weil now stands as a viable candidate capable of flipping the seat Blue.

If both Florida house seats flip blue, and the remaining two open congressional seats nationwide stay red, Congress will shift to a 50-50 split—halting Trump's legislative agenda and ushering in a new era of balance and bipartisanship.

"This isn't just about these two districts," Kurowski stated. "It's about standing up to extremism, shining a light on dark money, and giving voters a voice that reflects their values—not the priorities of billionaires or political machines. Florida deserves a fair playing field, and I'm determined to make that happen. Americans should not be worried that special interests will push us into Project 2025. T Now it is up to my fellow Americans to join Weil and Valimont's campaign to take it over the finish line."

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A Voice That Changed the World

Bonnie Kurowski's life and career are testaments to resilience and courage. Despite enduring years of targeted harassment and stochastic terrorism tactics by radicalized extremists, she has remained unwavering in her commitment to fair elections, a government of checks and balances, a love for the Constitution, exposing corruption and empowering citizens. Her actions today serve as a powerful reminder that one person, armed with conviction and a willingness to act, can change the world.

Her efforts have given voters in Florida's 1st and 6th Districts a renewed sense of hope and transformed what once seemed like unwinnable battles into historic opportunities.

With these developments, all eyes are on Florida. The ripple effects of Kurowski's actions will undoubtedly extend beyond the Sunshine State, shaping the national and international political landscape and inspire others to stand up for fairness and democracy.

To read more about this breaking story and see the images listed in the ballot objections, visit Florida Voters Education Center at https://www.FL-VEC.COM.