Danny McAuliffe
With primary victories behind them, candidates are gearing up for the next two months — or the home stretch — ahead of Election Day.
Gov. Rick Scott launched his post-primary weekend with an endorsement from Puerto Rico Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez:
Thank you to @Jenniffer2012 and the 11 other elected officials from Puerto Rico who endorsed my campaign today! #PuertoRicansForScott pic.twitter.com/QXLcfXxzy3
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) September 1, 2018
Incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson, who’s being challenged by Scott, spent Labor Day alongside workers in Orlando:
Great to be here in Orlando with workers and labor leaders enjoying their delightful #LaborDay Picnic at Lake Eola! Our workers are the backbone of our economy and they should be able to earn a living wage for their hard work. – BN pic.twitter.com/KzBIJoVj7a
— Bill Nelson (@NelsonForSenate) September 3, 2018
From the campaign of Ron DeSantis, the Republican nominee for governor, on Labor Day:
Grateful for Florida's hard-working men and women who are growing our economy. Florida has the lowest unemployment rate in over a decade, low taxes, and over 1.6 MILLION jobs created under @ScottforFlorida. Let's keep building on this success! pic.twitter.com/AWxuuTDrkv
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) September 3, 2018
Andrew Gillum, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, spent the holiday in Jacksonville at a Jumbo Shrimp baseball game:
Happy Labor Day from today’s @JaxShrimp game! Great to be with the hardworking men & women of labor on this, and every, day. #BringItHome pic.twitter.com/RcEIglU94g
— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) September 3, 2018
Democratic Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw posted on Friday this photo of him alongside the Democratic ticket for governor and cabinet:
Let’s flip Florida Blue! 🌊🌊🌊 #shawforflorida pic.twitter.com/MCibUUw9eO
— Sean Shaw (@SShawFL) August 31, 2018
CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring attended the Florida Democratic Party’s African American Summit on Saturday:
#TeamRing had an amazing time this morning at @FlaDems African American Summit! Thank you for allowing us to be there and for listening to our message! Also ran into @collum_emma running for FL House 93‼️ #RingAroundFlorida #sayfie #flapol #fladems pic.twitter.com/P7rhQE4I3J
— Senator Jeremy Ring (@JeremyRingFL) September 1, 2018
Incumbent Republican CFO Jimmy Patronis released this campaign art:
Harry Potter fans – In honor of September 1, the day students return to Hogwarts for school each year, we’re reminding you to not let the DEMentors stop our progress, expect Patronis. #BacktoHogwarts pic.twitter.com/0Ng5n7JYBT
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) September 1, 2018
Orlando Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy joined labor unions in Orlando on Monday:
A little rain is no match for our central Florida solidarity. 👊☔️ Glad to join workers, labor leaders, friends & neighbors at the @CentralFLAFLCIO #LaborDay picnic in Orlando today! #FlaPol #FL07 #union pic.twitter.com/bMphDCr7FS
— Stephanie Murphy (@SMurphyCongress) September 3, 2018
Congressman Darren Soto, also of Orlando, attended as well:
Great to spend #LaborDay with our Brothers & Sisters of @FLAFLCIO and thanks for fighting for Fla Families!!! pic.twitter.com/KLCZtZDZFr
— Darren Soto (@DarrenSoto) September 3, 2018
State Rep. Janet Cruz, who’s challenging state Sen. Dana Young, has her yard signs ready:
Yard signs are in!! Come get your #janetcruz yard sign at 3007 W. Cypress St! #teamcruz2018 pic.twitter.com/U7Bz1Sq77J
— Janet Cruz (@SenJanetCruz) August 30, 2018
But Young, who appears to have given her campaign workers a day off, isn’t slowing down:
https://twitter.com/floydmattj/status/1036663402784010240
State Rep. Manny Diaz’ campaign had a Saturday canvassing event ahead of college football games:
https://twitter.com/Danmartinez305/status/1036027239660507138
State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith also joined labor union workers in Orlando:
Spending Labor Day with ORGANIZED LABOR!!! #LaborDay2018 pic.twitter.com/6bjP6AokVN
— Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) September 3, 2018
State Rep. Holly Raschein honored lives lost in Islamorada during the 1935 hurricane:
This morning I had the privilege to speak at the Labor Day service in Islamorada, honoring the civilians and veterans who lost their lives during the Labor Day hurricane of 1935. This hurricane season I encourage everyone to revisit their plans and have the necessary supplies! pic.twitter.com/ZEul58FSGu
— Holly Raschein (@HollyRaschein) September 3, 2018
State Rep. Chris Latvala gave a Labor-Day shout out to his campaign:
On this Labor Day I want to recognize the best Campaign Team around who has hit over
20,000 doors since we qualified by petition. Before the Election is over they will have hit between 35,000-40,000 doors of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. #LeaveNoDoubt— Chris Latvala (@ChrisLatvala) September 3, 2018
State Rep. Bob Cortes spent Sunday working a shuttle service from Orlando to the coast:
Working today with backup for Cortrans Shuttle Service – MCO to Port Canaveral. Kylieanne rocks. #nopolitics #SmallBusiness pic.twitter.com/OoUgLGcaVC
— Bob Cortes (@CortesBob) September 2, 2018
