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Drew WilsonAugust 9, 2018

The Republican primary race for Pinellas County’s House District 69 has taken an odd turn. A supporter of Madeira Beach attorney Ray Blacklidge was out canvassing Monday when he and other volunteers noticed something fishy going on — the flyers they were leaving at front doors were going missing, only to be replaced by materials […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

Valrico Democrat Andrew Learned attacked his primary opponent in Florida’s 15th Congressional District on Wednesday over recent spending by a so-called “dark money” group. The Learned campaign pointed to recent Federal Elections Commission filings showing that a super PAC by the name of “REINVESTING IN AMERICA” had tossed $19,487 to Washington-based Resonance Campaigns for a data […]

Joe HendersonAugust 8, 2018

For Hillsborough County voters, the choice on at least one ballot issue in November will be simple to decide: Are they willing to pay one more cent per dollar on their sales tax, or is being stuck in traffic every day something they enjoy? Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer announced Wednesday afternoon that the All […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

The political arm of the Family Research Council announced Wednesday that it’s backing Dover state Rep. Ross Spano’s campaign for Congress. Spano, currently in his third term representing Hillsborough County’s HD 59, is one of five candidates seeking the Republican nomination in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. When it comes to championing “individual liberties” and “strong […]

Ryan NicolAugust 8, 2018

Get your pencils ready, class. Democrat David Shapiro has dropped a new campaign ad as he continues his challenge to incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. In the ad, titled “Quiz,” Shapiro uses a multiple-choice quiz to help highlight his goals should he make it to the halls of Congress. “Washington […]

Ryan NicolAugust 8, 2018

David Shapiro, a Democratic candidate in Florida’s 16th Congressional District, issued some tough talk back in February when he took his Republican opponent to task in an op-ed for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. In that piece, Shapiro criticized incumbent CD 16 Rep. Vern Buchanan and fellow Republicans for their passage of last year’s tax bill. Shapiro […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Lithia Republican Mike Beltran has been touting an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association in his campaign to succeed exiting Rep. Jake Raburn in House District 57, but a look at the gradebook shows that’s a misrepresentation. Contrary to communications from his campaign, including a mailer that went out to HD 57 voters, the NRA says it […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Valrico Democrat Andrew Learned is out with his first TV ad in the crowded race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, saying he’ll fight for “Medicare for All” if elected to fill the open seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. The 15-second spot, titled “Human Right,” features the Navy veteran shaking hands with […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Former Republican Rep. Ed Hooper may hold a considerable lead in fundraising, but a new poll shows former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy with the advantage among Senate District 16 voters. The new poll, conducted July 29 through Aug. 2 by SEA Polling & Strategic Design, found Murphy with 41 percent support among likely voters with […]

Drew WilsonAugust 6, 2018

Steve Cona’s campaign for a seat on the Hillsborough County School board got a boost Monday by way of an endorsement from Lt. Gov. Carlos López-Cantera. “Steve’s passion for education and the students of Hillsborough County is known statewide, and I’m proud to endorse him for the school board, District 1 seat,” López-Cantera said. “I’ve […]

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Sketchy stroll: State House candidate filmed nabbing opponent’s flyers

Andrew Learned says ‘dark money’ fueling Kristen Carlson’s CD 15 bid

Joe Henderson: Hillsborough transit tax push will be on November ballot

Family Research Council backs Ross Spano for CD 15

David Shapiro puts pop quiz to voters in new ad

David Shapiro owns stock in three companies he publicly denounced in op-ed

Mike Beltran inflated his NRA grade, scoresheet shows

Andrew Learned pitches ‘Medicare for All’ in first CD 15 ad

Amanda Murphy holds slim lead over Ed Hooper in new SD 16 poll

Carlos López-Cantera backs Steve Cona for Hillsborough School Board