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Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Democratic state Sen. Gary Farmer’s words are coming back to bite him. As first reported by Florida Politics in March, Farmer and Democratic Sen. Lauren Book were the top two names in contention to succeed current Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson, but things went sideways in the Democratic caucus and Farmer made some sexist remarks […]

Ryan NicolAugust 1, 2018

Jason Pizzo has added another $125,000 in loans to his campaign in an effort to unseat state Sen. Daphne Campbell in Senate District 38. The newest self-funding spree came during the period of July 7 to July 20, according to a recent report filed with the Florida Division of Elections. He also added more than […]

Ryan NicolAugust 1, 2018

Andrew Gillum has earned a big-time endorsement in the Florida Governor’s race, as U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced he is supporting Gillum’s bid for the Democratic nomination. Sanders was seen as an icon of the progressive movement during his run against Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign. Now, he says Gillum is the […]

Ryan NicolAugust 1, 2018

Small business owner Andrew Dolberg has earned a high-profile endorsement in the packed primary for House District 98, as state Sen. Lauren Book announced her support for the Dolberg campaign Wednesday. “Andrew is exactly the kind of bold and fresh-faced leader we need in Tallahassee,” said Book on her decision to back Dolberg. “In the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw announced Tuesday that he’d earned the backing of the statewide branch of the Service Employee International Union announced. “The members of SEIU Florida strongly endorse Sean Shaw for Florida Attorney General because of his long record as a watchdog for the public who champions the rights of everyday Floridians,” said SEIU […]

Drew WilsonJuly 28, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham posted a major haul in her new campaign finance reports thanks to a $400,000 cash infusion from EMILY’s List, a Democratic-leaning group that supports the campaigns of pro-choice women throughout the country. That six-figure donation went to the former Congresswoman’s political committee, Gwen Graham for Florida, on July 17. In […]

Drew WilsonJuly 27, 2018

Saturday marks 100 days until voters head to the polls and a progressive advocacy group plans to spend the day knocking on thousands of doors throughout the Sunshine State. For Our Future Florida said it aims to knock on 20,000 doors during its “Statewide Canvass Day of Action,” which consists of 72 separate events in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Liberal action group Latino Victory Fund, which seeks to help elect more Latinos to government, is offering up new three new endorsements for the Florida Legislature. “David Perez, Brendan Ramirez, and Robert Asencio are strong Latino leaders with a demonstrated commitment to their communities, and they will play a key role in turning out Latino progressives this election […]

Drew WilsonJuly 27, 2018

The South Florida Council of Fire Fighters is backing former prosecutor Jason Pizzo in his bid to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Daphne Campbell in the Senate District 38 primary. “The South Florida Council of Firefighters, representing nearly 3,500 firefighters and their families, commend Jason Pizzo on his willingness to run for and serve in public […]

Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

The Gwen Graham campaign for Governor is expanding after opening a new office in Miami’s Wynwood District. The campaign celebrated the office’s opening earlier this week. Local elected officials were on hand as well, including Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, former Sen. Ron Silver and South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard. “Our campaign runs on grassroots support in all 67 […]

Tag: 2018 Democratic primary

New ads slam Gary Farmer as ‘sexist’ and ‘obnoxious’

Jason Pizzo adds another $125k in loans to his campaign

Bernie Sanders backs Andrew Gillum for Governor

Lauren Book endorses Andrew Dolberg in crowded HD 98 primary

SEIU Florida backs Sean Shaw for Attorney General

EMILY’s List puts Gwen Graham over $10M mark in total fundraising

Progressive group canvassing for Bill Nelson, other Democrats on Saturday

Latino Victory Fund endorsing trio of Florida Legislature candidates

South Florida firefighters back Jason Pizzo for SD 38

Gwen Graham opens new office in Miami’s Wynwood District