Jacob Ogles
The race for votes in November is on, but where in Florida will the candidates for statewide office look for them this weekend? Both the Democrats and Republicans have held their post-primary unity events, but every candidate will have to fight their own way into office in the end.
Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, kicks off his “Make Washington Work” event with a Panhandle bus tour and the rollout of a 10-point plan to “reform the dysfunctional and tired ways of thinking in Washington and make it actually work for families across the nation.” The event kicks off in Northwest Florida, with a 2:45 p.m. rally at Capitan Anderson’s in Panama City. Expect stops in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, Space Coast, and Tampa Bay.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson plans to participate in the Osceola County Puerto Rican Parade on Sunday. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. in Downtown Kissimee. Then at 12:15 p.m., Mayor Jose Alvarez and other local officials will join Nelson for a special campaign announcement.
Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for governor, and new running mate Chris King will officially kick off their statewide campaign with a family-friendly event at the Orlando Downtown Recreation Center, where doors open at 11:30 a.m. and speakers grab the mic around 1 p.m.
The Florida Democratic Party announced that this weekend kicks off their “Winning Ticket” campaign with more than 100 events. Those events range from canvassings to voter registration drives, and seek to organize and rally the party in an election year when many Democrats feel fired about about sending a message to President Donald Trump.
Expect more events to be announced from all the candidates seeking office statewide, and for this page to be updated.
