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Ryan NicolAugust 23, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Medical Association is recommending a full term for Javier Fernandez in House District 114. Fernandez won that seat in May of this year through a special election after Daisy Baez vacated the seat after pleading guilty to perjury. Now, the FMA PAC says Fernandez should remain in place come […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Former Miami-Dade Democratic Party official Cedric McMinn has earned the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association‘s (FMA) political arm as he attempts to replace outgoing state Rep. Cynthia Stafford in House District 109. McMinn, who also served as the chief of staff for Miami-Dade School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, is one of two Democrats vying […]

Ryan NicolAugust 16, 2018

Republican Sasha Dadan has earned the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association‘s political arm, as she continues her run to replace term-limited state Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. Dr. Mike Patete, president of the FMA PAC, released a statement explaining the group’s choice to back Dadan, a Port St. Lucie attorney, over her […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

State Rep. James Grant has earned the support of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) PAC in his bid for re-election in House District 64. The FMA is one of the state’s strongest pro-medicine organizations. Its political arm gave Grant the nod in a statement released Wednesday. Dr. Mike Patete, the group’s president said the FMA “has […]

Ryan NicolAugust 14, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) is backing attorney Matt Spritz in the GOP primary for House District 89. Spritz, a Boca Raton Republican, is facing off against accountant Mike Caruso for the nomination. He now has the support of the FMA PAC, which calls itself “Florida’s leading advocate for electing pro-medicine […]

Ryan NicolAugust 13, 2018

Former Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco has earned the support of the Florida Medical Association (FMA), a powerhouse health care group, as he competes for the Democratic nomination in House District 113. The group’s political arm announced its support of Grieco on Monday, electing to bypass his Democratic opponents, attorney Kubs Lalchandani and fellow former […]

Ryan NicolAugust 6, 2018

The Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) is endorsing former judge and federal prosecutor Ashley Moody in the Republican primary for the Attorney General’s race. The PAC serves as the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which represents medical and osteopathic physicians throughout Florida. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse former federal judge and prosecutor Ashley Moody as our next […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

In yet another sign that the Republican primary race for governor has a clear frontrunner, the Florida Medical Association PAC endorsed U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, the beneficiary of President Donald Trump offering unambiguous endorsement Tuesday at a Tampa rally, now will enjoy the backing of the state’s self-described “leading advocate for electing pro-medicine candidates.” FMA PAC […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

A political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association has endorsed state Sen. Gary Farmer over former state Rep. Jim Waldman in the Democratic primary for Senate District 34. “The FMA PAC is honored to endorse Senator Farmer for re-election. We have worked closely with him on issues of importance to us and look forward […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Former Clearwater Rep. Ed Hooper added another backer for his state Senate bid Wednesday, landing the support of the political arm of the Florida Medical Association. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Ed Hooper for Senate District 16. During his time in the House, the FMA worked very closely with him and he was a […]

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FMA PAC endorsing Javier Fernandez in HD 114

FMA PAC backs Cedric McMinn in HD 109

FMA endorses Sasha Dadan in HD 83

FMA PAC backs James Grant re-election bid

Florida Medical Association recommends Matt Spritz in HD 89

Physicians PAC backs Michael Grieco for HD 113

Florida physicians back Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Physicians back Ron DeSantis: FMA PAC endorsement latest sign of momentum

FMA PAC prescribes a second term for Gary Farmer

Florida Medical Association recommends Ed Hooper for SD 16