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Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, handed out endorsements Monday in the statewide races for Florida Governor and Cabinet. “The health of Florida’s real estate industry and its economy go hand-in-hand,” said Bill Martin, CEO of Florida Realtors. “We need elected officials who understand this relationship and will work tirelessly to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 9, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is out with a new ad highlighting a key hire made during his four-year tenure as Miami Beach mayor. The 30-second ad, titled “What a Leader Does,” is on former Lauretta Hill, who was appointed deputy chief of police at the Miami Beach Police Department in 2014. She has since […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene pumped another $3.5 million into his gubernatorial campaign last week, and fellow South Florida Democrat Philip Levine threw another $1.1 million into his, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Greene has now put $7.1 million of his own cash into his campaign. The late-entry into the race has yet […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Fox News host Sean Hannity, who was an early backer of DeSantis’ campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Rick Scott, will be appearing alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday at campaign events in Fort Myers, Tampa Bay and Pensacola. In the morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Congressman DeSantis, a regular favorite guest for Fox […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Through the first three weeks of June, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam raised nearly double the money of gubernatorial primary opponent U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. From June 1 through June 22, Putnam raked in almost $2.1 million — $1.8 million through his political committee, Florida Grown, and another $283,000 through his official campaign account. DeSantis’ total came […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham announced Friday that New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan will endorse her bid in the Democratic primary for Governor. The Graham campaign said the former Granite State Governor will publicly back Graham during a Women for Graham Leadership Blue kick-off rally Friday night. “Gwen’s life of service and her progressive record […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2018

Today is one of the most important days yet for Andrew Gillum‘s campaign to be the next governor of Florida. That’s because the Tallahassee Mayor has just been formally endorsed by NextGen America, the civic action group founded by billionaire Tom Steyer whose focus includes impeaching President Donald Trump. “As we battle for the heart and […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidates Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis squared off in their first debate Thursday night and within minutes of the 6:30 p.m. start time, Florida Democrats had a lot to say. That has a lot to do with the first question of a debate dominated by national issues rather than Florida-centric ones addressing the […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis are gearing up for their first debate in the Republican primary for Governor, and the Florida Democratic Party is celebrating the occasion with the release of a digital ad and a “guide” to help viewers follow along. “This is the most extreme, far-right field of Republican candidates Florida has […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

A fresh poll shows Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam with a solid lead in the Republican primary for Governor, while on the Democratic side it’s still anybody’s race. The NBC News/Marist Poll found Putnam leading Northeast Florida U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis 38-21 percent, with 39 percent undecided. That lines up with another recent poll, commissioned by […]

Tag: 2018 Governors race

Florida Realtors announce their picks for statewide races: Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Denise Grimsley

Philip Levine touts record on police reform in new ad

Jeff Greene, Philip Levine continue self-funding spree

Sean Hannity, Ron DeSantis set three Florida campaign stops for July 2

Adam Putnam doubled Ron DeSantis in June fundraising

Maggie Hassan endorses Gwen Graham for Governor

Big get: Andrew Gillum endorsed by Tom Steyer’s NextGen America

Florida Democrats: Republican debate a ‘right-wing circus’

Florida Democrats release video, ‘guide’ ahead of GOP gubernatorial debate

NBC News poll: Adam Putnam clear GOP Gov. front-runner, Democrats split