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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 29, 2016

Ritch Workman’s ex-wife is coming to his defense in what has become an increasingly nasty Senate District 17 race. The Melbourne Republican shared a message from his ex-wife, Tiffanie Lande, with supporters this week. In the message, she says she is one of Workman’s “biggest supporters,” and her family is “sticking together when it counts.” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 28, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce rolled out another round of endorsements Thursday, picking candidates in 34 races across the state. The endorsements marked the second round of endorsements issued this election cycle, and are part of the organization’s effort to help elect candidates who support economic growth. “Now more than ever, we are reminded that […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 28, 2016

With just weeks before the primary, the Senate District 28 race could be a nail-biter. A new survey by St. Pete Polls found 30 percent of likely Republican primary voters said they were still undecided in the race to replace Sen. Garrett Richter. The survey — commissioned by FloridaPolitics.com — found 36 percent of likely Republican primary […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 20, 2016

Jeff Clemens is asking supporters for a little help to get his new campaign ad on the air. “This primary race is like the Mad Max Thunderdome: two men enter, one man leaves. Really though, I am the only true Democrat to enter,” the Lake Worth Democrat said an email to supporters. “In this battle, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 7, 2016

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida has thrown its support behind Matt Hudson. The organization announced it was endorsing the Naples Republican in his Senate District 28 bid. In a statement Thursday, Bob White, chairman of RLC Florida, said Hudson has been “an outstanding leader in the Florida House of Representatives” and is the “superior […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 28, 2016

A state Senate hopeful plead guilty to reckless endangerment when he was in his 20s, but said he doesn’t think the decades-old incident should be a factor in his campaign. Jason Maughan, a Sanibel Island Republican and candidate in Senate District 27, was charged in 1995 with reckless endangerment in the first degree and malicious […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 21, 2016

Incumbent Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto is focusing on newly enacted legislation in a new advertisement. The 30-second spot — dubbed “Good Samaritan” — concentrates on a bill signed into law earlier this year. The measure, sponsored by Benacquisto in the Senate, allows people to break into a vehicle to rescue a distressed person or an animal […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 10, 2016

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett is throwing his support behind Kathleen Passidomo in the Senate District 28 race. “I’ve worked alongside Kathleen Passidomo for years and have seen her conservative solutions to the problems facing Southwest Florida,” said Barnett. “It’s clear that she is the only candidate who knows how to get things done in our […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 10, 2016

Rod Smith posted another strong fundraising month, his campaign announced Friday. The Alacuha Democrat raised $168,695 in May. Smith raised $52,695 for his campaign fund, and an another $116,000 was raised by “Independent Leadership for Florida,” the political committee backing Smith’s Senate District 8 bid. “I appreciate the continued support from people across North Central […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 8, 2016

Holly Raschein had one of her best fundraising periods to date, taking in more than $44,000 in May. State records show Raschein raised $44,051 in May. The one-month influx brings her total fundraising haul to $253,477. The Key Largo Republican is running for a third term in Florida House District 120. Top donors in May included Disney […]

Tag: 2016 legislative races

Email insights: Tiffanie Lande defends ex-husband Ritch Workman

Florida Chamber of Commerce unveils latest round of endorsements

Poll: Race between Kathleen Passidomo and Matt Hudson a toss-up

Jeff Clemens asks supporters for help to get new campaign ad on air

Matt Hudson endorsed by Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

Jason Maughan doesn’t think criminal past should impact SD 27 race

Lizbeth Benacquisto highlights ‘Good Samaritan’ bill in SD 27 ad

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett endorses Kathleen Passidomo in SD 28 race

Rod Smith raises $168K in May for SD 8 bid

Holly Raschein raises more than $44K for HD 120 re-election bid