Former Florida Senator Frank Artiles Found Guilty in Ghost Candidate Scandal

Artiles convicted of campaign finance violations for orchestrating a scheme to siphon votes from a Democratic incumbent in the 2020 election.

Frank Artiles was found guilty on three felony counts related to illegal campaign contributions and conspiracy.
The scheme involved paying Alex Rodriguez $44,000 to run as a no-party candidate to divert votes from Democratic Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez.
The jury deliberated for over six hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.
Artiles' actions were part of a broader effort to secure a Republican supermajority in the Florida Senate.
Sentencing is expected after October 21, with Artiles facing up to 15 years in prison for the convictions.