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Drew WilsonApril 4, 2018

A second candidate filed Tuesday to run for the Senate District 14 seat currently held by Republican Sen. Dorothy Hukill. Democrat Brandon Wayne Maggard is a 21-year-old resident of Cocoa. He joins Democrat Melissa Martin, also of Cocoa, in the race to unseat Hukill, who is running for her final term in the Senate. SD […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young could see one re-election challenger swapped for another, according to sources close to the Florida Democratic Party’s Senate campaign arm. Young currently faces Tampa attorney Bob Buesing, who finished second in the four-way race for Senate District 18 in the 2016 cycle, and there are rumors he’s agreed to step […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2018

March was another successful month for candidate Aakash Patel, who raised another $25,500 for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign. “I am extremely excited about the continued momentum of our campaign. I am so honored by the support of my contributors and the endorsements I have received from Speaker Weatherford, Congressman Matt Gaetz and Representative Joe […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2018

Dustin Daniels, the chief of staff for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, put out a video on Facebook and Twitter Wednesday morning in which he all but confirms he’ll be running for mayor. He doesn’t say the words, but taken along with his new website, new political committee, and recent resignation as chief of staff, effective […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2018

Republican Berny Jacques announced Tuesday that he raised $21,140 last month for his campaign to succeed term limited Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. The St. Petersburg attorney raised $16,000 of the new money through his campaign account and another $5,140 through his political committee, Protect Pinellas. “Our campaign’s message of consistent, principled conservatism […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

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Democrat Javier Fernandez on Tuesday announced an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the House District 114 special election. “I’m proud to endorse Javier because I know he will be a strong advocate for his community in the Florida House,” Nelson said. “His experience and passion for public service make him an excellent choice […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

North Florida state Sens. Doug Broxson and George Gainer both added more than $40,000 to their campaign accounts in the 20 days from sine die to Easter. Broxson, who holds Senate District 1, reported $47,000 raised last month across 50 contributions, all but six of which were for the campaign maximum of $1,000. The March […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

Former public defender and lobbyist Karen Skyers announced via Twitter Tuesday that she is entering the race for Hillsborough-based House District 61. Skyers, a Democrat, joins Sharon Carter, Norman Harris, Dianne Hart and Byron Henry in the primary race. HD 61 is opening up in the fall due to Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw foregoing […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that its first campaign finance report of 2018 will show $470,000 raised during the first three months of the year. “Vern’s independence and record of bipartisan accomplishments fighting for seniors, children, veterans and middle-class families are why so many in Southwest Florida are proud to call him […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

Harris Corp. said it’s challenging a recent state contract that would see Motorola Solutions build the replacement to the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System. The state announced on March 14 that it would go with Motorola over Harris, which had held the contract since September 2000. “We already submitted our intent to protest on [March 20],” […]

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Dorothy Hukill picks up second challenger in SD 14

No change of plans (yet) from Bob Buesing

Aakash Patel raises $25K in March for Hillsborough Commission bid

Dustin Daniels releases campaign video, holds off on declaring for Tallahassee Mayor

Berny Jacques adds $21K for HD 66 campaign

Javier Fernandez announces Bill Nelson endorsement, direct mail campaign

Two North Fla. state Senators raise $40K+ after Session

Karen Skyers enters race to succeed Sean Shaw in HD 61

Vern Buchanan adds $470K for CD 16 re-election

Harris Corp. to challenge Motorola SLERS contract