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Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

State Rep. Julio Gonzalez brought in another $225,000 last quarter for his campaign to succeed U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. “I am proud to have the support of so many Floridians,” Gonzalez said. “We’ve built support throughout the district and earned the endorsements of conservative leaders who care about sending effective […]

Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

Republican state Rep. Ross Spano has a double-digit lead in the race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District according to a fresh poll of primary voters in the tri-county district. The St. Pete Polls survey found Spano with 31.6 percent support among CD 15 Republicans, 12 points ahead of former GOP Auburndale state Rep. Neil Combee. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Republican Danny Kushmer picked up two endorsements on Friday for his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The first came in from Bartow Commissioner James Clements. “When endorsing someone, you want a person you believe in and their ideas and their solutions align with yours. I’ve known Danny […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed Republican businessman Scott Sturgill in the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “Sturgill is the best pro-life candidate in this race,” said Florida Right to Life Chair J.G. Halisky. Florida Right to Life is the second […]

Drew WilsonJuly 5, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan raised more than $640,000 over the last three months for his re-election campaign in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. “Vern’s independence and effective record of achievements fighting for seniors, children, veterans and middle-class families are why so many in Southwest Florida are proud to call him their congressman,” said Max Goodman, Buchanan’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 4, 2018

Floridians for a Fair Shake said it plans to treat Republican U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Brian Mast to a Fourth of July airshow, but they might not like the banners trailing the planes. The left-leaning advocacy organization said one plane will fly over Florida’s 18th Congressional District, held by Mast, with a banner that […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2018

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a lengthy endorsement Monday for former state Rep. Fred Costello’s bid to replace U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “It is my pleasure to endorse Representative Fred Costello in the Republican primary for U.S. Congress. Representative Costello served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and […]

Drew WilsonJune 11, 2018

Auburndale Republican Neil Combee has added another Polk County backer in his campaign to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow on Monday joined a dozen other current and former Polk County officials in endorsing Combee, a former state representative and Polk County commissioner. “I’ve […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Governor, and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz are holding a pair of joint campaign rallies Saturday within Gaetz’ Northwest Florida district. The two Republicans, described as “absolute warriors” by President Donald Trump, will start their day in Pensacola with a 10:30 AM (CT) rally at the Polafox House, […]

Julio Gonzalez raises $225K for congressional bid

Ross Spano leads Republican field in CD 15, poll shows

Danny Kushmer adds endorsements for CD 15 bid

Matt Gaetz endorsed by Florida Right to Life

Pro-life group endorses Scott Sturgill for CD 7

Vern Buchanan’s haul rises, posts $640K for Q2

Vern Buchanan, Brian Mast targeted over ‘Health Care Sabotage’

Pam Bondi endorses Fred Costello for CD 6

Former Polk County sheriff backs Neil Combee for CD 15

Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz teaming up for two campaign rallies Saturday