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Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak added nearly $6,000 in campaign funds last month in the race to replace termed-out Rep. Clay Ingram in House District 1. Bydlak’s April report showed $5,291 in new money across 22 contributions. More than half of those came in from small-dollar donors giving $200 or less, though she also picked up […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. is holding a fundraiser May 15 in Coral Gables for his bid to succeed termed-out Sen. Rene Garcia in Senate District 36. The campaign fundraiser will be held at The Aragon Room of The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., starting at 5 p.m. Would-be attendees can send the campaign […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Republican Rep. Colleen Burton is kicking off her campaign for a third term in House District 40 with a fundraiser in Lakeland next week. The kick-off will be held at the Lone Palm Golf Club, 800 Lone Palm Drive, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on May 17. The invite for the event sets the […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes and Democratic challenger Carrie Pilon both raised more than $100,000 last month in the race for Senate District 24. “I’m humbled by the support our campaign continues to receive each and every day,” said Brandes. “Our message resonates with voters and is backed by results. We have the momentum and are putting together […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham’s gubernatorial campaign announced Wednesday that its April fundraising efforts yielded more than $1 million — her best total since filing for the race one year ago. “This campaign is fueled by Floridians and grassroots supporters who are passionate about sharing Gwen’s positive message and dreams for Florida. Democrats are tired of […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Tequesta Republican Rep. MaryLynn Magar said Wednesday that she won’t enter the special election to replace exiting Senate President Joe Negron and will instead to stay put in the Florida House. “After much prayer and consultation with my family, I have decided to seek a fourth and final term in the Florida House of Representatives,” […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley topped the Agriculture Commissioner field last month with nearly $190,000 raised between her campaign and committee. “I am proud of our strong campaign efforts and am most grateful for all the support we have received while working to earn our Party’s nomination,” Grimsley said. “We have traveled the state and […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Karen Skyers showed nearly $33,000 in contributions in her inaugural campaign finance report, putting her in the driver’s seat in the crowded Democratic Primary to replace Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw, who is leaving the House to run for Attorney General. Skyers brought in 174 contributions in April, with the vast majority coming in from small-dollar […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy said she would run for Senate District 16 last week, and on Wednesday she made it official by filing her paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections. “I am running because the people of Pasco and Pinellas Counties need someone who will put them first, someone who knows what it […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Gainesville Democrat Kayser Enneking reeled in more than $83,000 in April for her Senate District 8 campaign – her best month since filing the battleground Senate district. Enneking brought in $56,608 through her committee, Florida Knows Excellence, and another $26,867 through her campaign account for a total of $83,475 raised last month. Combined, the reports […]

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Rebekah Bydlak builds lead over Mike Hill in HD 1

Manny Diaz holding SD 36 fundraiser next week

Colleen Burton launching HD 40 re-election May 17

Jeff Brandes clears $550K on hand, Carrie Pilon has $100K

Gwen Graham clears $1M in April, has $4.7M on hand

MaryLynn Magar won’t challenge Gayle Harrell, Belinda Keiser in SD 25

The surge: Six-figure take buoys Denise Grimsley’s Ag. Commissioner bid

Karen Skyers’ first finance report puts her atop HD 61 field

It’s official: Amanda Murphy is running for state Senate

Kayser Enneking posts best fundraising reports to date