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Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Dover state Rep. Ross Spano announced Monday that he’s earned the support of 12 more current and former officials within Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The Hillsborough Republican shored up support from in his home county with endorsements from Valrico Rep. Jake Raburn, former Plant City Rep. Rich Glorioso, Hillsborough Tax Collector Doug Belden Hillsborough County […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Boca Raton attorney Matt Spritz announced a pair of endorsements Monday for his campaign to take over for termed-out Republican Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. The nods came in from the two immediate past chairs of the Palm Beach County Republican Party, Sid Dinerstein and Anita Mitchell. “It is my great pleasure to […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw followed up his $211,000 March fundraising effort with another six-figure haul in April, bringing his total fundraising for the Cabinet race past the $400,000 mark. Shaw’s April reports show $131,551 raised between his campaign and political committee, Sean Shaw for Florida. Combined with the $71,275 he raised when he was […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican Sen. Keith Perry is launching his re-election campaign for Senate District 8 with a May 24 fundraiser in Gainesville. The event is at Ballyhoo Grill, 3700 W. University Ave., starting at 5:30 pm. Those looking to attend the casual-attire reception can send their RSVPs to Skylar Swanson by sending an email to [email protected] or […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh weighed in on the Republican Primary battle for House District 73, announcing Monday she is backing Melissa Howard. “Today I am proud to announce my endorsement of Melissa Howard for House District 73. Melissa has a proven track record as a leader who cares for our community and its values. […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican Judson Sapp announced Monday that he’d landed three endorsements for his campaign to boot Gainesville Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho from Florida’s 3rd Congressional District. His new backers are former state Sen. Jim Horne, former Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler and Green Cove Springs City Councilman Van Royal. “Judson has the right vision and […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican Ardian Zika announce Monday that he’d picked up an endorsement for his House District 37 bid from a Pasco chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. “It gives me great pleasure to give you the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Pasco County Sheriff’s Lodge 29,” said R.W. “Skip” Stone, President of the […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican House District 114 candidate Javier Enriquez is holding a campaign fundraiser this week in Coral Gables. The fundraiser will be held Wednesday evening at The Boardroom, 270 Catalonia Ave., from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Those looking to attend can let the campaign know by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 786-200-9419. […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

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Republican Aakash Patel announced Monday that Hillsborough County Firefighters Local 2294, which represents more than 1,000 area firefighters, has endorsed his campaign for Hillsborough County Commission. “Hillsborough County Firefighters proudly support Aakash Patel for Hillsborough County Commission District 1. Mr. Patel has an extensive history of supporting all aspects of Hillsborough County public safety. His […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes’ Senate District 24 re-election campaign has collected enough signatures to make the ballot. “I’m happy we were able to qualify for the ballot by petition,” Brandes said Friday. “We’re building a strong grassroots network and seeing broad support throughout the district, from St. Petersburg to Seminole, Largo and the […]

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Ross Spano lands a dozen endorsements for CD 15 campaign

Matt Spritz touts two more endorsements for HD 89 campaign

Sean Shaw clears $300K on hand for Attorney General bid

Keith Perry kicking off SD 8 campaign May 24

Vanessa Baugh endorses Melissa Howard for HD 73

Judson Sapp lands trio of endorsements for CD 3 bid

Pasco police union endorses Ardian Zika for HD 37

Javier Enriquez holding May 16 fundraiser for HD 114 bid

Firefighter union endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Commission

Jeff Brandes qualifies for 2018 ballot by petition