It’s Halloween in June as we talk ghost candidates with award-winning independent journalist Valerie Crowder, founder of The Panhandle Press.

Valerie is investigating a possible special interest-backed "ghost" effort to affect the outcome of a City Commission race here in the state capital. She takes us through the recent use of this shady political tactic, and what it means for our democracy if unchecked.

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To learn more about ghost candidates check out Integrity Florida’s report, “Ghost Candidates” How They Manipulate (and sometimes steal) Florida Elections