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Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley topped the Agriculture Commissioner field last month with nearly $190,000 raised between her campaign and committee. “I am proud of our strong campaign efforts and am most grateful for all the support we have received while working to earn our Party’s nomination,” Grimsley said. “We have traveled the state and […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy said she would run for Senate District 16 last week, and on Wednesday she made it official by filing her paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections. “I am running because the people of Pasco and Pinellas Counties need someone who will put them first, someone who knows what it […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 9, 2018

State House Speaker Richard Corcoran, once widely expected to enter the Governor’s race, has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam. Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, made the announcement Wednesday morning at the Florida Association of Realtors. The move ends long-running speculation the Speaker would run for Governor — or any other office in 2018. […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Gainesville Democrat Kayser Enneking reeled in more than $83,000 in April for her Senate District 8 campaign – her best month since filing the battleground Senate district. Enneking brought in $56,608 through her committee, Florida Knows Excellence, and another $26,867 through her campaign account for a total of $83,475 raised last month. Combined, the reports […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it’s backing sitting CFO Jimmy Patronis’ bid for a full term in the Cabinet post. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson, Mike Sheely of Allstate Insurance, and Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo made the announcement La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. “From ensuring that Floridians have the tools […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2018

The imminent endorsement Wednesday morning of Adam Putnam for governor by the man who almost made it a three-Republcian field, Richard Corcoran, is being mocked by the campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. DeSantis’ campaign characterized the expected endorsement by Florida House Speaker Corcoran of Florida Agriculture Commissioner Putnam as a “career insider” endorsing “fellow […]

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2018

Onlookers have been wondering for weeks when House Speaker Richard Corcoran would do the expected and put his name in the hat to be Florida’s next governor. After millions raised and millions spent testing the water for a potential statewide run, his announcement is sure to be a shocker: He isn’t running, he’s endorsing Adam Putnam. […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Tampa Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison, who is once again facing a formidable challenger in House District 63, added $7,850 to his campaign account and $44,500 to his political committee last month. The April report shows 10 contributions, including seven checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for state legislative races. The new report brings his […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Keiser University Vice Chancellor Belinda Keiser announced her bid for Senate District 25 Tuesday, but her past political contributions to Democrats should raise some questions about her attractiveness to Republican primary voters. SD 25, held by exiting Senate President Joe Negron, covers St. Lucie and Martin counties as well as a piece of northern inland […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Seminole attorney Berny Jacques tacked on another $13,275 last month for his campaign to replace termed-out Republican Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. Jacques, a Republican, brought in $12,275 of that cash through his campaign account, with the other $1,000 heading to his political committee, Protect Pinellas. The new report brings his combined fundraising […]

Tag: 2018 election

The surge: Six-figure take buoys Denise Grimsley’s Ag. Commissioner bid

It’s official: Amanda Murphy is running for state Senate

Richard Corcoran endorses Adam Putnam; won’t appear on ballot

Kayser Enneking posts best fundraising reports to date

Florida Chamber endorses Jimmy Patronis for CFO

Ron DeSantis campaign on Richard Corcoran endorsement of Adam Putnam: Who cares?

Richard Corcoran to forego statewide run; will back Adam Putnam for Governor

Shawn Harrison hits $215K on hand with April fundraising reports

Belinda Keiser’s Democratic donations may trouble SD 25 Republican voters

Berny Jacques posts $13K haul in HD 66 race