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Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Wesley Chapel Republican Mike Moore picked up another endorsement for his re-election campaign to the Pasco County Commission, this time from Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson. “Mike Moore is a conservative, small business owner, who has successfully started and operated local businesses, creating jobs for Tampa Bay area residents,” Simpson said. “As a Pasco County […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

David Allbritton announced Thursday that the Pinellas Realtor Organization has endorsed his bid for Seat 4 on the Clearwater City Council. “Based on the interview and various other criteria, I am pleased to report that our Board of Directors has voted officially to support your election campaign for Clearwater City Council, Seat 4,” PRO President […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Former Margate Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Thursday that 19 Democratic state lawmakers have endorsed him in the chief financial officer race. “From the very beginning I have believed that our campaign is all about people power,” Ring said. “I am proud to have the support of each and every one of these legislators. Over the […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Republican House District 39 candidate Josie Tomkow announced Wednesday that she had picked up endorsements from the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida. “Josie Tomkow is the only candidate in this race we can trust to uphold the constitution rights of law-abiding firearms owners and sportsmen,” former NRA President Marion Hammer said. […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

The qualifying period for the Treasure Island municipal election ended noon Wednesday and six candidates will make the March ballot. Current District 2 Commissioner Larry Lunn will face off against real estate agent Melinda Lenehan in the race to replace exiting Mayor Robert Minning, who has held the seat since 2009. Tyler Payne and Jim […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 3, 2018

Conservative political committee Maverick PAC is backing Florida Republican U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo and Brian Mast this election cycle, both could face hard-fought re-election battles in the fall. Maverick PAC, or MavPAC for short, focuses on getting young professionals engaged in the political process. It got started in the 2004 cycle and became known for […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 3, 2018

St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Wengay Newton is holding a fundraiser barbecue to kick off his HD 70 re-election campaign on Jan. 6. “I’m running for re-election to the Florida House because I want to continue being a champion on issues of importance for the people in district 70,” he said in a campaign email. “Real […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2018

A former federal prosecutor and FBI agent announced Tuesday he would run against Palm Harbor Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. The congressional race marks the first political foray for Trinity Democrat Chris Hunter, who said he was inspired to enter the race due to concerns over President Donald Trump’s and Bilirakis’ […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2018

The qualifying period opened Tuesday for three of the five seats on the Safety Harbor City Commission. Incumbents Scott Long, Cliff Merz and Andy Zodrow have each announced they will run for re-election. The incumbents and their potential opponents have until noon on Jan. 9 to qualify for the ballot. Safety Harbor commissioners are elected […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2018

Republican Terry Power picked up an endorsement from a family law reform group for his HD 64 primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Jamie Grant. The Florida Family Law Reform PAC said it was backing Power due to his involvement in advancing their agenda over the past six years. Among the PAC and Power’s proposals are […]

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Wilton Simpson endorses Mike Moore for Pasco County Commissioner

Realtor group endorses David Allbritton for Clearwater City Council

Jeremy Ring snags a pile of endorsements from state lawmakers

Josie Tomkow endorsed by NRA, Unified Sportsmen of Florida

Six qualify for three seats in Treasure Island election

Major conservative PAC backs Carlos Curbelo, Brian Mast

Wengay Newton fundraiser set for Jan. 6 in St. Pete

Second Democrat files against Gus Bilirakis in CD 12

Qualifying period begins for three Safety Harbor commission seats

HD 64 challenger Terry Power adds endorsement from family law group