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Ryan NicolJuly 19, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson is earning the support of a nationwide teachers union as he competes with four other Democrats for the nomination in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The National Education Association (NEA) has chosen to back Richardson over his primary opponents. Instrumental in recommending him for the NEA endorsement were the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) and Florida […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala has been endorsed by a pair of state Democrats as she seeks a move to Congress. State Reps. Joe Geller and Javier Fernandez say they’re backing Shalala in the crowded Democratic primary in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “Donna Shalala has the leadership and progressive values we need in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach City Commissioner Deede Weithorn announced a new set of endorsements from pro-choice groups as she continues to run for House District 113. Weithorn secured support from both EMILY’s List and Ruth’s List, her campaign announced Tuesday. EMILY’s List aims to promote the election of pro-choice women throughout the country, while Ruth’s List does […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

State Sen. Daphne Campbell has secured the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) as she continues to try to hold off primary challenger Jason Pizzo. “The FMA PAC happily endorses Sen. Daphne Campbell for re-election,” said the group’s president, Dr. Mike Patete. He also referenced Campbell’s status as a registered nurse. “As a […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson kicked off a two-day listening tour in Cuba’s capital today as he continues to campaign in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The Richardson campaign says the focus of the Havana tour is “to learn more about economic and societal developments in the wake of changes in U.S. relations with Cuba.” […]

Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has earned another endorsement in her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, as the Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced its support of her campaign. The group serves as the political action committee of Planned Parenthood. “We’re proud to stand with Debbie, who is committed to achieving equal pay for women, ensuring paid maternity […]

Ryan NicolJuly 12, 2018

Jason Pizzo continues to add support for his campaign against incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell, as he earned the endorsements of two Miami Beach politicians Thursday. Mayor Dan Gelber and Commissioner Micky Steinberg of Miami Beach both say they’re backing Pizzo in his race for the Senate District 38 seat. Pizzo, a Miami attorney, is […]

Ryan NicolJuly 11, 2018

Democratic Rep. Kristin Jacobs has pulled in the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), as Jacobs tries to hold off a primary challenge from Saima Farooqui in House District 96. The PAC is the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which represents the state’s medical and osteopathic physicians. District 96 is in Broward County. […]

Ryan NicolJuly 11, 2018

“As with every election year, all eyes are on Florida.” That was the message regarding a potential future fight for abortion rights at Wednesday’s Gwen Graham event in Miami. Graham gathered with supporters to accept the endorsement of NARAL, one of the nation’s largest pro-choice political action committees. NARAL National Political Director Nicole Brener-Schmitz spoke at the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton landed his second major backer in as many days in his bid for a second term in House District 70. Tuesday’s endorsement came in from the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, FMA PAC, which picked him out of the three Democrats running for the Pinellas-based seat. […]

Tag: 2018 Democratic primary

National teachers union backs David Richardson in CD 27

Two state pols endorse Donna Shalala for Congress

Deede Weithorn earns endorsements from pro-choice groups

Florida Medical Association PAC backing Daphne Campbell

David Richardson embarking on two-day tour of Cuba

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell snags Planned Parenthood Action Fund backing

Pair of Miami Beach pols back Jason Pizzo

Florida Medical Association PAC backing Kristin Jacobs

Gwen Graham accepts NARAL endorsement

Wengay Newton scores clean bill of health from FMA PAC