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Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate and Cocoa Mayor Henry Parrish has received the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce in his bid to be elected in House District 51, his campaign announced Friday. “We are proud to announce our endorsement of Henry Parrish for HD 51!” the chamber announced in a tweet Friday. […]

Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto rips his predecessor and primary election opponent former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson in a television commercial that started airing in Orlando Friday. Soto’s commercial, airing on at least four Orlando TV stations, accuses Grayson of lying about him and also accuses Grayson of having a “double life running a hedge […]

Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos has thrown his support behind fellow Republican Tyler Sirois in election for House District 51. “Tyler is a trusted friend and solid conservative who will effectively advocate for Brevard County families and business owners. Brevard needs strong voices in our state capitol,” Haridopolos stated in a news release issued […]

Scott PowersJuly 19, 2018

The national gun control political action committee Moms Demand Action has given Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto its “Gun Sense Candidate” Distinction, demonstrating how far he has come since he once was endorsed by the National Rifle Association. The group, formed as part of Everytown for Gun Safety after the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary […]

Scott PowersJuly 19, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate David Smith has received the endorsement of the Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and the union’s District 7 council in his quest to be elected in House District 28. “We believe that his dedication to serving his community will inspire others to lead Florida in the […]

Scott PowersJuly 19, 2018

House District 47 candidate Lou Forges dropped out of the Democratic primary field Thursday as a court hearing approached on his opponent Anna Eskamani‘s lawsuit claiming he was a fake Democratic candidate who improperly filed candidacy paperwork. Forges, an Ocoee real estate agent who does not live in the district, sent notice Thursday to the […]

Scott PowersJuly 19, 2018

Ruth’s List Florida, a group dedicated to electing Democratic women, has thrown its support behind Tracey Kagan in the race for the Florida House 29 seat. Kagan, a criminal law practice lawyer from Longwood, faces Lake Mary lawyer Darryl Block in the Aug. 28 Democratic primary, and the winner is set to take on incumbent […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Florida House of Representatives candidate Tracey Kagan has picked up the endorsement of the Florida National Organization of Women Political Action Committee in her campaign to be elected in Florida House District 29, her campaign announced. Kagan, a criminal law practice lawyer from Longwood, declared she would always champion the rights of women and girls. […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate Tyler Sirois has picked up the endorsement of the Florida State Lodge and the District 7 Council of the Fraternal Order of Police in his campaign for House District 51. “We believe that his dedication to serving his community will inspire others to lead Florida in the right direction […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Democratic challenger Sanjay Patel raised $101,000 in the second quarter of his campaign for Florida’s 8th Congressional District, besting incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Posey‘s fundraising efforts by more than $30,000. At the end of June, Posey, the five-term congressman from Rockledge, still possessed a significant campaign cash advantage over the newcomer candidate, with $642,000 […]

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Henry Parrish gets Florida Chamber endorsement in HD 51 race

Gloves off: Darren Soto ad blasts ‘shady, lying’ Alan Grayson

Mike Haridopolos backs Tyler Sirois in HD 51 race

‘Moms’ gun control group likes Darren Soto in CD 9

State police union backs David Smith in HD 28 race

Anna Eskamani’s primary opponent drops out amid ‘fake primary candidate’ suit

Tracey Kagan picks up another women’s group’s nod in HD 29 race

Tracey Kagan picks up endorsement from NOW PAC

Tyler Sirois picks up FOP endorseement in HD 51 contest

Democratic challenger Sanjay Patel out-raises Bill Posey in quarter for CD 8