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Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2018

A former federal prosecutor and FBI agent announced Tuesday he would run against Palm Harbor Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. The congressional race marks the first political foray for Trinity Democrat Chris Hunter, who said he was inspired to enter the race due to concerns over President Donald Trump’s and Bilirakis’ […]

Drew WilsonDecember 29, 2017

Lawmakers will have a week to fundraise before the Legislative Session kicks off and Rep. Matt Caldwell, who is running for Agriculture Commissioner, plans to make the most of it. The Lehigh Acres Republican is holding a fundraiser on Jan. 3 in Pensacola followed by another in Branford on Jan. 5. The host committee for […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2017

“Congressman Ron DeSantis is a brilliant young leader, Yale and then Harvard Law, who would make a GREAT Governor of Florida. He loves our Country and is a true FIGHTER!” A tweet from President Donald Trump may change the race for Florida Governor. DeSantis has been exploring a run for Governor for months now. And since […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2017

Zephyrhills Republican Rep. Danny Burgess is primed for re-election in 2018, though it looks like he won’t skate by unopposed next year. No-party candidate John Hayes filed for the Pasco County seat late last month and has since filed a waiver in lieu of a campaign finance report for the days his campaign account was […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2017

A new poll found freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast is on thin ice with voters in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, especially after his vote in favor of the GOP’s tax reform plan. A survey from the Democrat-leaning Public Policy Polling found Mast had a 40 percent approval rating and 45 percent disapproval rating in […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2017

It’s a six-way race for four open seats on the Belleair Beach City Council. Belleair Beach elects council members at large, so the six candidates are all competing in the same race, with the top four vote-getters on March 13 set to take a seat on the six-member council. The city will get at least […]

Peter SchorschDecember 18, 2017

The qualifying period for those looking to run for the Clearwater City Council has closed and four candidates have made the cut for a pair of seats up for grabs in the March 13 municipal elections. Seat 4, currently held by termed-out council member Bill Johnson, will be filled by David Allbritton or Tom Keller, while […]

Drew WilsonDecember 18, 2017

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley will get a fundraising boost for her campaign to succeed Adam Punam as Commissioner of Agriculture at an event set for the morning of Jan. 9. The breakfast fundraiser is set for 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The early morning start allows Grimsley to collect funds for the Cabinet race […]

Drew WilsonDecember 15, 2017

It’s only been a few days since November campaign finance reports were filed, but gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam and his likely Republican Primary rival House Speaker Richard Corcoran have kept the money rolling in to their political committees. Putnam’s committee, Florida Grown, has brought in another $135,000 since the start of December according to the […]

Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2017

Republican Alex Andrade brought in more than $50,000 in his first month campaigning to replace Rep. Frank White in House District 2. “We’re excited and encouraged by the strong start to our campaign. Throughout this first month we worked hard to take our conservative, results-oriented message to each and every part of the district and […]

Tag: 2018 elections

Second Democrat files against Gus Bilirakis in CD 12

Matt Caldwell looks to start the new year with a bang

Ron DeSantis prospective gubernatorial bid gets Donald Trump’s seal of approval

Danny Burgess draws challenger in HD 38 re-election bid

New poll shows Brian Mast trailing hypothetical Democrat in 2018

Six candidates qualify for Belleair Beach City Council race

Four candidates qualify for pair of Clearwater City Council seats

Senate leaders to raise money for Denise Grimsley on Jan. 9

Adam Putnam, Richard Corcoran pulling in committee cash in December

HD 2 Republican Alex Andrade tops $50K in first finance report