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Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

State Rep. Ross Spano is officially exiting the Attorney General race to run for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, which is opening up due to the retirement of U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. The Dover Republican had already said he would run for Congress, and he’s now followed through by retooling his campaign website and filing paperwork with […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

Former Republican state Rep. Neil Combee said he’ll make a “big announcement” on Tuesday, likely a run for Congress. “Stay tuned HIGH NOON tomorrow we make a big announcement! I am forever grateful to the folks in my community, this region and most recently this country as a strong supporter of President [Donald] Trump and […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is getting some advertising help by way of a six-figure ad buy touting his record on climate change. The Alliance for Climate Solutions ad, published last week, includes aerial shots of the Everglades and South Florida beaches as well as shots of Curbelo in the field with farmers and speeding […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

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State Rep. Julio Gonzalez leads state Sen. Greg Steube in the race for Florida’s 17th Congressional District in the early going thanks to a sizable loan to his campaign account. Gonzalez, a Sarasota Republican, brought in nearly $234,000 in contributions during the first few weeks of his campaign, with $150,000 of that money coming in […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

Lauren Baer announced Monday that Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch endorsed her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “Lauren will be a fierce advocate for students, women, communities of color, and all of us who are affected by the tragedy of gun violence. She is a strong supporter […]

Peter SchorschApril 15, 2018

There’s still a couple weeks left before voters pick Neil Combee’s replacement in the Florida House, but the Auburndale Republican may already be thinking of running for another seat – this time in Congress. In a cryptic Facebook post, Combee seemed to indicate he’s considering a run to succeed U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s […]

Drew WilsonApril 13, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy said Friday that during the first three months of the year, her re-election campaign raised more than $400,000. This first-quarter haul puts the Winter Park congresswoman’s campaign account past the $1 million mark in cash on hand as she seeks a second term in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “Supporters from […]

Drew WilsonApril 13, 2018

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ re-election campaign announced Friday that it had collected enough signatures to make the ballot in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. The campaign said it had brought in “well over” the 5,125 required signatures for the Pasco-based seat, allowing it to avoid paying a hefty fee to make the ballot. “With everything going […]

Drew WilsonApril 13, 2018

Democrat Stephen Sevigny said Friday that his campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District brought in $250,000 in the first quarter. Sevigny, a Daytona Beach physician, entered the race in mid-February, giving his campaign about six weeks to raise money before the reporting period ended. According to the Federal Elections […]

Drew WilsonApril 12, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist announced Thursday that his re-election campaign will report bringing in $447,000 in contributions during the first three months of 2018. Crist is currently in his first term representing Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “It’s such an honor to serve the people of Pinellas County. I’m grateful for each and every contribution […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Ross Spano exits AG race, files for CD 15

Neil Combee teases big announcement for Tuesday

Committee touts Carlos Curbelo’s climate change record in new ad

Julio Gonzalez takes early lead over Greg Steube in CD 17 money race

Ted Deutch wades into CD 18 primary, endorses Lauren Baer over Pam Keith

Neil Combee considering bid for Dennis Ross’ seat, Kelli Stargel passes

Stephanie Murphy clears $1M on hand for CD 7 re-election

Gus Bilirakis adds $277K, makes CD 12 ballot by petition

Stephen Sevigny raises $250K in six weeks

Charlie Crist has $2.1M on hand for CD 13 re-election