Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Republican Scott Sturgill appears to be positioning himself for the general election in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, at least when it comes to immigration issues. In a recent interview on Central Florida’s Spectrum News 13, Sturgill said he was in favor of giving undocumented immigrants […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Democratic challenger Chris Hunter rolled out a new video Monday for his campaign against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. The ad, titled “For Granted,” covers Hunter’s career as an FBI agent and federal prosecutor before turning toward his reasons for running for the Tampa Bay area congressional district. “There are […]

Drew WilsonJune 3, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy has gained an unlikely defender as she tries to stamp out a fresh attack ad in her re-election campaign for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. The ad, paid for by Republican opponent Scott Sturgill, attempts to brand her as “steakhouse Stephanie” as it accuses her of holding a posh fundraiser in […]

Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

Republican state Sen. Greg Steube is again venturing out from his home base in Sarasota for a fundraiser, this time in the Hardee corner of Florida’s 17th Congressional District, the seat he’s hoping to win in the fall. The Wauchula event will be held at Mater’z Steakhouse, 530 South 6th Ave., from 5:30 pm to […]

Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

Republican John Ward is continuing to stake out the Trump lane in his bid to succeed exiting U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. In support of that effort, his campaign announced Friday that it’s freshening up its previously announced six-figure ad buy with a new 30-second spot slated to start running on […]

Drew WilsonMay 23, 2018

Sarasota Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is rolling out another TV ad for his re-election campaign in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. The 30-second spot, “Fighting Chance,” highlights the sixth-term congressman’s record on the opioid epidemic. The campaign said it will begin airing online immediately and will hit TV next week as part of $200,000-plus ad […]

Ryan NicolMay 23, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson, a candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is out with another campaign ad slamming Democratic primary opponent Donna Shalala, this time over her ties to the Lennar Corporation and donations to Republican politicians. It’s the third ad targeting Shalala launched by the Richardson campaign this week. The Lennar Corporation, based in Miami, is […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Sarasota Republican Sen. Greg Steube has earned the backing of veterans group With Honor in his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. With Honor’s mission is to “help elect principled next-generation veterans to office who will work in a cross-partisan way to create a more effective and less […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

State Rep. Ross Spano landed a big endorsement for his congressional campaign Monday: Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Today, I am proud to endorse my friend Ross Spano to be the next Congressman in Florida’s 15th District. Along with being a fighter for the people of Florida, Ross is a tried and true rock solid Conservative […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

The endorsements keep rolling in for former state Rep. Neil Combee, who is running to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. With the addition of Dover state Rep. Lawrence McClure, former state Reps. Rachel Burgin and Carl Carpenter as well as Temple Terrace Mayor Mel Jurado, Combee’s list of backers […]

Tag: 2018 Congressional Races
Rodney Guttman, image via University of West Florida.

Scott Sturgill outlines bold plan to grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants

Chris Hunter calls for return of ‘common decency’ in new ad

Matt Gaetz comes to Stephanie Murphy’s defense over attack ad

Greg Steube raising cash in Hardee County June 7

John Ward ‘unleashes’ new ad for CD 6 campaign

New ad highlights Vern Buchanan’s record on the opioid epidemic

David Richardson again hammers CD 27 opponent Donna Shalala in new ad

Veterans group picks Greg Steube for CD 17

Ross Spano lands Pam Bondi’s support in CD 15 primary

Neil Combee’s congressional campaign adds Hillsborough support