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Drew WilsonAugust 17, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner candidate and Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell rolled out a string of endorsements from his Republican colleagues in the state house. Caldwell earned the support of five Republican representatives: Byron Donalds, Dane Eagle, Heather Fitzenhagen, Bob Rommel and Ray Rodrigues. “I am proud to have unanimous support from House members in Southwest […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton’s 2018 Senate campaign touted endorsements from a pair of Bartow elected officials Thursday. Bartow Mayor James Clements and City Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer said they are backing the HD 56 lawmaker for the SD 26 seat currently held by Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley, who is running for Ag. Commissioner. “Ben Albritton has […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2017

Lake Worth Democratic Sen. Jeff Clemens raised an even $65,000 for his political committee last month, giving him the best month among Senate Democrats who have already submitted their July reports. Clemens, set to be Senate Minority Leader after the 2018 elections, brought in the money through just six contributions. The committee also managed to […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2017

Trilby Republican Sen. Wilton Simpson just posted his best fundraising report since February, with $371,500 added to his “Jobs for Florida” political committee. The Senate Majority Leader’s massive haul came in across 35 contributions, including eight for $25,000. The lucrative month left Simpson, the presumed Senate President for 2020-22, with more than $1.5 million on […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2017

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A non-profit dedicated to boosting minorities’ and unmarried women’s share of the electorate said it expects 40 million voters who made it to the polls in 2016 will not vote in 2018. The Voter Participation Center is predicting battleground states such as Florida will see the largest drop in turnout, with the Sunshine State expected […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2017

Former state Sen. Jeremy Ring headed into August with about $130,000 on hand after spending more than he raised in July for his Chief Financial Officer bid. The Margate Democrat brought in a total of $45,396 between his campaign account and his political committee, “Florida Action Fund PC.” Combined, the two entities spent $60,515, including […]

Peter SchorschAugust 3, 2017

Between his campaign and committee, Adam Putnam’s gubernatorial bid is now approaching $17 million in total fundraising, including nearly $1.3 million banked in July. “The finance operation continues to gain strength, with nearly $17 million in contributions to support Adam Putnam for Governor. But, more importantly, our grassroots momentum is gaining speed,” campaign spokeswoman Amanda Bevis announced Thursday. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Latvala has $3.84 million in the bank two weeks before he plans to announce whether or not he will run for Florida governor. Latvala’s fundraising arm, “Florida Leadership Committee,” will report it raised $336,000 in July. Contribution records on the committee website run through July 27 and show $255,000 raised, meaning […]

Drew WilsonAugust 2, 2017

Republican House District 89 candidate Matt Spritz announced his campaign had brought in more than $100,000 since he filed for the seat in late June. Spritz’s July campaign finance report isn’t available online yet, but he said in a Wednesday news release that 124 donors have contributed over $78,000 to his campaign since he filed […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2017

Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo has picked up a challenger in his 2018 re-election campaign in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. As reported by the Miami Herald, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has filed to run for the South Florida seat, which the Cook Partisan Voting Index lists as the most Democratic leaning congressional district currently held by a Republican. […]

Tag: 2018 elections

Matt Caldwell endorsed by five Southwest Florida representatives

Ben Albritton earns endorsement from Bartow officials

Jeff Clemens adds $65K in committee cash

Wilton Simpson’s political committee raises nearly $375K in July

Report estimates 2.3 million fewer Floridians will cast a ballot in 2018

Jeremy Ring raised $45K in July for CFO bid, spent $60K

Adam Putnam campaign banks another $1.3 million in July

Jack Latvala now has $3.84 mil on hand for possible 2018 run

Matt Spritz crosses six-figure fundraising mark in HD 89 race

Carlos Curbelo draws Democratic challenger

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