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Ryan NicolAugust 18, 2018

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Mast still doubles up his nearest competitor in cash on hand as he defends his seat in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Mast, a first-term Republican, held just under $1.8 million dollars after data from the most recent period of July 1 to Aug. 8 was added. Mast pulled in just under […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

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Vern Buchanan held onto a sizable money lead in the race for Florida’s 16th Congressional District despite being outraised by David Shapiro in the most recent fundraising period. Buchanan reported more than $2.1 million cash on hand after raising $90,000 from July 1 through Aug. 8, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). That $2.1 […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has bested incumbent U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo in the most recent fundraising reports in a possible preview of the general election showdown for Florida’s 26th Congressional District seat. Those reports, filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), show Mucarsel-Powell added more than $222,000 July 1-Aug. 8. Curbelo was behind that pace, taking in just over […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Rick Tapia, a Miami-Dade College professor running for the Democratic nomination in House District 103, has announced a series of new union endorsements for his campaign. Tapia entered the race back in early June to challenge Cindy Polo. Now, he has several big-time labor organizations backing his bid. The Florida Education Association, Broward Teachers Union, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Broward County School Board member Ann Murray is once again facing questions after a campaign mailer reminded voters of her past use of a racial slur, according to a new report from the Sun-Sentinel. Murray used the term in 2007 in reference to watching a football game at Hard Rock Stadium. She reportedly referred to […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

As Florida Politics reported earlier Friday, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin made a visit to Miami-Dade County to join state Rep. David Richardson on the campaign trail. Richardson is pursuing a promotion, running for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Pocan is co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group with nearly […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Former Miami-Dade Democratic Party official Cedric McMinn has earned the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association‘s (FMA) political arm as he attempts to replace outgoing state Rep. Cynthia Stafford in House District 109. McMinn, who also served as the chief of staff for Miami-Dade School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, is one of two Democrats vying […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson is trying to close out his campaign in Florida’s 27th Congressional District in strong form after announcing he had outraised primary opponent Donna Shalala 3-to-1 in the most recent filing period. Between July 1 and Aug. 8, Richardson raised more than $364,000. That compares to Shalala’s $135,000 over the same period. Her campaign will […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

House District 89 candidate Matt Spritz is facing questions from his fellow Republicans after a previous quote surfaced in which Spritz essentially declared himself a “Never Trumper.” The since-deleted Facebook comment from Spritz read, “Never said I was for [Donald] Trump. I’m not. Nor will I defend him.” The comment has Spritz facing questions as […]

Ryan NicolAugust 16, 2018

The voting rights organization Demos has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of the Voting Rights Act because of Alachua County’s failure to provide ballots and other election materials in Spanish. The suit details the situation of 70-year-old Marta Rivera, who lives in Alachua County after fleeing Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. Rivera had lived the entirety […]

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Brian Mast doubling up Lauren Baer’s cash on hand in CD 18

Vern Buchanan holds onto money lead in CD 16 race

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell tops Carlos Curbelo in most recent fundraising

Rick Tapia earns union endorsements in HD 103 race

Broward School Board member again under fire for racial slur

Mark Pocan talks support for David Richardson in CD 27

FMA PAC backs Cedric McMinn in HD 109

David Richardson to campaign with Mark Pocan, triples Donna Shalala’s recent fundraising totals

Matt Spritz faces questions after ‘Never Trump’ quote re-surfaces

Voting rights organization sues over lack of bilingual ballots in Florida