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Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Republican Danny Kushmer picked up two endorsements on Friday for his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The first came in from Bartow Commissioner James Clements. “When endorsing someone, you want a person you believe in and their ideas and their solutions align with yours. I’ve known Danny […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]

Ryan NicolJuly 6, 2018

Javier Enriquez is now being backed by Florida’s largest pro-life political advocacy organization in his bid for House District 114. The Florida Right to Life PAC endorsed the Republican over his Democratic opponent, Javier Fernandez. Fernandez is the incumbent in the district after winning a special election for the seat on May 1. “I’m proud to […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

The Palm Beach County Medical Society took the temperature of the race for House District 89 and gave Boca Raton Republican Matt Spritz its seal of approval. PBCMS is a non-profit organization composed of area physicians that advocates for policies codifying professional and ethical standards in the health care industry. It has a long list […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed Republican businessman Scott Sturgill in the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “Sturgill is the best pro-life candidate in this race,” said Florida Right to Life Chair J.G. Halisky. Florida Right to Life is the second […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is backing another Florida Republican congressman fighting for re-election, throwing its support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. This is the second recent endorsement of a GOP congressman by the group, after U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo also earned its support earlier in the week. Gaetz represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District and has […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF). The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state. “David Richardson has been a relentless […]

Ryan NicolJuly 3, 2018

State Sen. Daphne Campbell announced Monday that she had earned four new endorsements from South Florida commissioners in her run for re-election. Now, it appears one of those endorsements was sent out in error. Aventura Commissioner Robert Shelley says he is not backing Campbell’s re-election in Senate District 38, but is instead supporting her opponent, […]

Drew WilsonJuly 3, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation said Tuesday they were backing former Republican Rep. Ed Hooper’s bid for Senate District 16. “As a member of the House, Representative Hooper supported legislation that enhanced Florida’s job creation efforts, including our retail industry,” said FRF President/CEO R. Scott Shalley. “As a Senator, we know he’ll continue this effort and […]

Ryan NicolJuly 2, 2018

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo has been endorsed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) in his bid for re-election. Curbelo is expected to face a competitive race for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. If successful in his primary race against Souraya Faas, he will face either Demetries Grimes or Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November’s general election. Multiple political prognosticators rate […]

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Danny Kushmer adds endorsements for CD 15 bid

Matt Gaetz endorsed by Florida Right to Life

Florida Right to Life endorses Javier Enriquez in HD 114

Palm Beach physicians endorse Matt Spritz for HD 89

Pro-life group endorses Scott Sturgill for CD 7

Matt Gaetz gets backing of Humane Society Legislative Fund

David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

Whoops! Aventura pol says Daphne Campbell endorsement was by mistake

Florida Retail Federation endorses Ed Hooper for SD 16

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Carlos Curbelo