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Drew WilsonDecember 12, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has more than $15 million on hand for his gubernatorial bid after bringing in nearly $1 million last month between his campaign and committee accounts. Putnam brought in $267,070 through his campaign account and another $704,550 through his committee, Florida Grown, for a total of $971,620 raised in November. The Republican’s […]

Peter SchorschDecember 11, 2017

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Winter Park businessman Chris King announced Friday that his campaign raised $100,000 in November and has more than $1.6 million on hand. The November money brings King’s total fundraising to $2.77 million and gives him the third-place spot among the Democratic candidates vying to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Rick Scott. Former […]

Drew WilsonDecember 8, 2017

Gubernatorial candidate and Clearwater Republican Sen. Jack Latvala has been fighting back against sexual harassment allegations for more than a month, and the press reports haven’t helped in pull in money for his campaign. Latvala entered the GOP Primary for governor back in August and after a hot start, his contributions slowed to halt in […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2017

The field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates could keep growing, but St. Petersburg Rep. Ben Diamond announced Thursday that he’s backing former Congresswoman Gwen Graham in the primary race to take over for Gov. Rick Scott. “Gwen Graham has shown she is not afraid to take on the special interests or status quo. Gwen understands that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2017

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine says it’s “Us versus Tallahassee” in his first TV ad for the 2018 Florida governor’s race. Released Thursday, Levine’s political committee All About Florida produced the ad, titled “Lead.” The 30-second spot, which introduces the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s vision for Florida, comes is part of an $800,000 ad buy across […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2017

Gubernatorial candidates raised big bucks last month, none more so than Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam who added $1.2 million between his campaign and committee accounts. Putnam raised $571,932 of that sum through his campaign account and another $616,235 through his political committee, Florida Grown. The former congressman and state lawmaker spent a combined $466,801 from […]

Drew WilsonNovember 8, 2017

Andrew Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign said it brought in about $80,000 last month, a modest improvement over September, but his committee saw negative fundraising in October. “With under one year until Election Day 2018, Mayor Gillum and our entire team around the state are thrilled about our grassroots fundraising momentum. Everyday Floridians are giving us the […]

Ana CeballosNovember 3, 2017

Hours after POLITICO Florida reported that powerful state Sen. Jack Latvala had sexually harassed six women who work in the legislative process, the Clearwater Republican said in a Friday night statement that he “unequivocally den(ied) the allegations.” But the news dealt a stunning blow to the powerful Appropriations Committee chairman and Republican gubernatorial candidate, with House Speaker Richard […]

Ana CeballosNovember 2, 2017

Gwen Graham, a top Democratic candidate for Florida governor, was quick to paint her persona as a “hugger,” but refused to be labeled on the political spectrum. “I am running to stay true to myself, I am running for what I believe and I believe strongly that the best government is getting smart people in […]

Joe HendersonOctober 30, 2017

What I’m about to say won’t go down easily for the most dedicated Florida Democrats. They are the ones who believe they are on a holy quest in 2018 to rescue the state from Republican rule. Passion has never been a problem for those folks, but they keep losing statewide elections and I have a […]

Tag: 2018 Florida governor’s race

November fundraising boosts Adam Putnam to $15.35M on hand

Chris King adds $100K to governor campaign in November

Jack Latvala’s fundraising slows to a halt in November

Ben Diamond endorses Gwen Graham for Governor

It’s ‘Us vs. Tallahassee’ in Philip Levine’s first TV ad

Adam Putnam widened fundraising lead in October, while Phil Levine made a splash

Andrew Gillum campaign fundraising steps forward, committee steps back

Jack Latvala denies sexual harassment, says he’ll ‘clear my name’

Gwen Graham refuses to be ‘politically labeled’ in governor’s race

Joe Henderson: Face it Dems: Maybe Republicans care more