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Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

Andrew Gillum made history Tuesday night, becoming the first black candidate to win the Democratic nomination for Governor in Florida. He will face Republican Ron DeSantis in November. Gillum, the Tallahassee Mayor, had been considered a longshot in the five-way primary. He secured more than 30 percent of the vote. Gwen Graham finished at 31.4 percent. […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

Nikki Fried won the primary election for Agriculture Commissioner Tuesday night, defeating Democratic opponents Roy David Walker and Jeff Porter. Fried, a Broward-based lawyer and medical marijuana lobbyist, entered the race relatively late in June but became a quick favorite who easily outraised Walker and Porter and stood out among their lackluster campaigns. “I’m honored that Florida Democrats […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson debuted his premier television ad on Tuesday, telling Floridians he has been proud to serve the country in the military and in Congress. It’s the incumbent’s first television spot following a barrage of ads from his certain challenger, Gov. Rick Scott. The well-financed Republican launched his campaign in early April. An […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

Andrew Gillum is gearing up for what could be a photo finish in the five-way Democratic gubernatorial race. Some recent polls show Gillum in or tied at third. Some show him trailing worse. A poll released Monday had him second behind Gwen Graham. And an internal poll released by the Gillum camp last week suggested […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 27, 2018

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More than 1.86 million Floridians have cast their votes for Tuesday’s primary election, an early turnout total exceeding that of the 2016 primary election and 2014 midterm. Republicans hold the early edge over Democrats heading into the closed-party election. The tally so far: 855,847 Republicans have cast their ballots compared to 810,629 Democrats as of […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 27, 2018

Here’s what your candidates were doing during the home stretch ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Please note: Most politicians reacted publicly to the passing of Sen. John McCain and the shooting in Jacksonville Sunday afternoon. Reactions to both can be found here and here. Ron DeSantis, Republican candidate for Governor: Today, I had the chance […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 22, 2018

Philip Levine believes his primary bid for Governor will come down to the wire on Tuesday, and the winner will undoubtedly face Republican candidate Ron DeSantis. Levine spoke briefly with reporters Wednesday in the capital city, where he’ll reside if he’s victorious in the Aug. 28 primary and the following general election. Tallahassee is home […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 22, 2018

At a campaign rally in West Virginia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump told the crowd that Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis called him and asked for his support. “I don’t want to brag about it, but man do I have a good record of endorsements,” Trump told attendees. “In Florida, we have a great candidate, […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 21, 2018

Saying the Constitution Revision Commission was infiltrated by special interests and proposed amendments that will deceive voters, former elected officials Tuesday encouraged Floridians to reject the panel’s eight proposed changes this November. The all-Republican group, “Save My Constitution,” said voting against Amendments 6-13 will help resolve “serious objections” about the CRC process. Members said that […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 21, 2018

Jeff Greene announced late Monday that he’s putting $5 million into a committee to help Florida Democrats in other races. The Palm Beach billionaire is following through with an earlier campaign promise. He announced publicly in a July gubernatorial debate that he’d help elect Democrats down the ballot. The money will flow through the Florida […]

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Andrew Gillum becomes Florida’s first African-American Democratic nominee for governor

Nikki Fried secures Democratic nomination for Agriculture Commissioner

Bill Nelson launches first television ad

An energized Andrew Gillum circles campaign back to Tallahassee

Early vote totals exceed prior primaries for GOP and Dems

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Philip Levine talks home stretch in Gwen Graham and Andrew Gillum territory

Donald Trump: Ron DeSantis called me, asked for endorsement

Vote ‘no’ on all CRC amendments, group urges

Jeff Greene pledges $5 million for down-ballot races