In Florida, a first-time voter and fears of election interference at No Kings day of action

By: Michael Moline

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 17, 2026

Words: 1,204

Last Updated: 4 hours, 33 minutes ago

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Note: This story has been updated with information from a Tampa rally.

Sam Kokales has a personal stake in the midterm elections. At 21, working toward a degree in business management from Florida State University, he finds himself in deep medical debt following two procedures for an abscess on his tonsils.

“We need better healthcare coverage — Medicare for all,” Kokales told the Phoenix during Tallahassee’s latest No Kings demonstration on the front …

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