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Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Tampa businessman Aakash Patel keeps adding backers in his bid for the countywide District 7 seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. Adding his name to the list on Tuesday was former Republican Rep. Kevin Ambler. Ambler represented a portion of Hillsborough County including Lutz and Odessa in the old House District 47 for eight years […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Tampa businessman Aakash Patel, a Republican running for Hillsborough County Commission, is out with a new ad responding to recent attacks that he’s been too chummy with Democrats in the past. The 30-second spot, titled “Typical Politician,” comes four days after Todd Marks’ TV ad attempting to paint Patel as “betraying conservative values” due to […]

Drew WilsonJuly 17, 2018

Republican Aakash Patel announced Tuesday that the first TV ad backing his Hillsborough County Commission campaign is already hitting the airwaves. The 30-second spot, entitled “A Better Hillsborough,” features a half dozen Hillsborough residents saying what they are looking for out of the next commissioner to hold the countywide District 7 seat. “My county commissioner […]

Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

Tampa businessman Steve Cona picked up an endorsement from Tampa Bay Builders Association in his campaign for the Hillsborough School Board. “The Tampa Bay Builders Association is happy to endorse Steve Cona for the Hillsborough County School Board, District 1,” said Jennifer Motsinger, executive vice president at TBBA. “Our organization understands that high-quality education is […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Tampa Republican Aakash Patel posted his fifth consecutive report showing more than $25,000 raised for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign. The District 7 candidate added $14,750 for his political committee, Elevate Tampa, and another $13,000 for his campaign account, for a total haul of $27,750 during last month. Those figures include contributions for the last […]

Drew WilsonJune 21, 2018

Hillsborough County Commission candidate Aakash Patel snagged a nod former Republican Rep. Trey Traviesa Thursday, making for three endorsements in the past week. “I met Aakash Patel while he was a student at Florida State University working in Student Government and a member of the Seminole Torchbearers, an organization which acknowledges and encourages leaders at […]

Drew WilsonJune 19, 2018

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Tampa Republican Aakash Patel notched another significant endorsement for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign Tuesday, this time from Attorney General Pam Bondi. “I am happy to offer my support and endorsement to Aakash Patel as he makes his initial run for Hillsborough County Commission,” Bondi said. “I have known Aakash since he returned to Tampa after […]

Drew WilsonJune 19, 2018

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister picked up an endorsement Tuesday from Andrew Warren, the state attorney for Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit. “Sheriff Chronister is an exceptional and proven leader in our community. Just days after becoming Sheriff, Chad Chronister helped prepare our County for Hurricane Irma. His leadership has helped support our mission to fully […]

Drew WilsonJune 15, 2018

Tampa Republican Aakash Patel snagged an endorsement from House Speaker Richard Corcoran in his bid for the countywide District 7 seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. “I’ve gotten to know Aakash through his work with the Early Learning Coalition and have seen him put conservative initiatives to work to bring early education to more children […]

Drew WilsonJune 13, 2018

Tampa businessman Steve Cona announced Tuesday that is running for District 1 seat on the Hillsborough County School Board. “Our public schools should be our biggest economic development engine; a place that cultivates and elevates the uniqueness of every student. As a school board member, I will work to ensure our students are prepared to […]

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Kevin Ambler endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Co. Commission

Aakash Patel responds to attacks by taking the high road

Aakash Patel rolls out first ad for Hillsborough Commission bid

Tampa Bay builders back Steve Cona for Hillsborough School Board

Aakash Patel adds $28K for Hillsborough Commission campaign

Aakash Patel lands endorsement from Trey Traviesa

Pam Bondi endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Commission

Andrew Warren endorses Chad Chronister for Hillsborough Sheriff

Richard Corcoran backs Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Commission

Steve Cona files for Hillsborough School Board