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Scott PowersMay 11, 2018

Republican state Sen. Kelli Stargel put her foot on the gas somewhat in raising money in April for her re-election campaign in Florida Senate District 22, bringing in $36,850. The haul is Stargel’s largest yet in the 2018 campaign cycle, marks the first significant fundraising month for her campaign since last October, and was tops […]

Ryan NicolMay 11, 2018

State Rep. Manny Diaz earned the support of yet another South Florida mayor in his run for Senate District 36, as Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz announced his endorsement of Diaz. The news comes just days after Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez also threw his support behind Diaz. “Manny Diaz has distinguished himself as an […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry’s April fundraising reports lagged behind those of Democratic challenger Kayser Enneking, who reported her best-ever totals earlier this week. The first term Senator brought in $27,700 in campaign funds last month and tacked on another $2,000 through his political committee, Building a Prosperous Florida. Perry, a roofer by trade, brought […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

The race to replace Kate Edwards-Walpole in House District 98 is heating up as three Democratic candidates raised big money in April. Leading the way was attorney Michael Gottlieb, who raised more than $33,000, all of which came from outside contributors. That brings his total money taken to more than $87,000. $50,000 of that came from […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Incumbent state Rep. Bob Rommel continues to hold a fundraising lead in House District 106 over his opponent, Democrat Sara McFadden, despite her ability to self-fund. Rommel, a Naples Republican, raised nearly $15,000 in April, bringing his total fundraising haul to more than $106,000. McFadden pulled in nearly $12,000 in April. But $10,000 of that […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Incumbent Robert Asencio could face serious competition in November, as Republican rival Anthony Rodriguez surpassed $100,000 raised for his campaign. That’s after Rodriguez hauled in more than $10,000 in April alone. Asencio, a Democrat, will look to hold on to his HD 118 seat despite being heavily outraised by Rodriguez. Asencio’s campaign has pulled in nearly […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz showed off a strong month of fundraising in April, bringing in nearly $19,000 in his House District 89 bid. Spritz is one of five candidates running to replace Republican Bill Hager, who is term-limited. Spritz pulled in $8,800 to his campaign account while his committee, Invest in Florida, raised an even $10,000. […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

State Rep. MaryLynn Magar took nearly $18,000 in April to help hold her House District 82 seat. That leaves her campaign with just over $95,000 on hand. The Tequesta Republican is facing a primary challenge August 28 from Judson Epperly. No Democrats have officially filed to run yet in HD 82, a heavily Republican district covering most of Martin with […]

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 […]

Ryan NicolMay 9, 2018

Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is endorsing state Rep. Manny Diaz for the Senate District 36 seat. Diaz, a Republican, has his eyes on the Florida Senate after serving in the House since 2012. That experience drew the attention of Hernandez and drove him to an endorsement. “Manny Diaz is a proven leader and will be an outstanding senator,” said […]

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Kelli Stargel revs up campaign with $36K take in April

Hialeah Gardens mayor endorses Manny Diaz Senate bid

Keith Perry outraised threefold in April

Michael Gottlieb leads big April fundraising month in HD 98

Bob Rommel holds on to money lead in HD 106 despite challenger’s self-funding

HD 118 challenger Anthony Rodriguez surpasses $100K raised

April sees Matt Spritz pulling nearly $19K in HD 89

MaryLynn Magar posts nearly $18K in April for HD 82 re-election

Colleen Burton launching HD 40 re-election May 17

Hialeah mayor endorses Manny Diaz in SD 36 contest