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Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

Former prosecutor Jason Pizzo’s primary campaign against Democratic Sen. Daphne Campbell is picking up steam. Two days after announcing an endorsement from public employee union AFSCME, the North Miami Beach resident’s campaign for Senate District 38 has earned the backing of Miami Gardens Democratic Rep. Barbara Watson. “As we look ahead to the challenges that […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Palm Harbor Democrat Alex Toth announced Thursday that he’s bowing out of the race for northern Pinellas-based House District 65, currently held by second-term Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls. Toth filed for HD 65 in February, but his campaign never truly got off the ground. His exit comes a couple days after fellow Palm Harbor Democrat Sally […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Palm City Republican Toby Overdorf picked up a new endorsement for his bid to succeed exiting Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. Overdorf’s campaign announced Thursday that Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan is backing the Treasure Coast business owner in his primary campaign against Sasha Dadan. “Toby Overdorf is the clear choice for […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder on Thursday endorsed Stuart Rep. Gayle Harrell in the Republican Primary for Senate District 25. “Gayle has deep roots in our community, has a proven record of success fighting for our priorities and is a true conservative. She believes and will stand up for the rule of law,” Snyder said. […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 2018

Daytona Beach Democratic Rep. Patrick Henry picked up another challenger in his bid for a second term in Volusia County-based House District 26. DeLand Republican Elizabeth Fetterhoff opened her campaign account Tuesday, joining Michael Cantu in the GOP primary for the Democratic-leaning district. Fetterhoff spent more than four years working as the legislative assistant to […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation is endorsing one of its own in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter in House District 10. The statewide trade association announced Wednesday that it is backing Republican Marc Vann in the race, citing his experience running a retail business. “As a small business owner whose store has […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls has drawn a second Democratic challenger in his bid for a third term representing House District 65. Sally Laufer of Palm Harbor filed for the seat on Friday. She joins Alex Stephen Toth, also of Palm Harbor, in the Democratic Primary for the Pinellas-based district. Laufer doesn’t have a lot of […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young has earned the backing of four police unions in her bid for another term in Senate District 18. “Dana cares deeply about the safety of our students, and since Day One, it was clear that she is someone who is not afraid of getting out of her comfort zone to do […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack III on Tuesday endorsed Tommy Gregory in the race for House District 73. “Tommy Gregory is a patriot and a proven leader,” Mack said. “His military experience has effectively prepared him to enter this new sphere of public service, and there’s no question in my mind that he will be […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie picked up an endorsement for his House District 66 campaign Tuesday from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, a charter of the Florida PBA. “The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, Inc. is proud to endorse Mr. DiCeglie’s candidacy for State Representative, District 66,” said association president George Lofton. “Public officials […]

Tag: 2018 legislative races
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Big get: Jason Pizzo endorsed by Barbara Watson in SD 38 primary

Chris Sprowls challenger ends longshot campaign

Port St. Lucie councilwoman endorses Toby Overdorf for HD 83

Martin County’s top cop backs Gayle Harrell for SD 25

Keep your eye on this race: Elizabeth Fetterhoff challenging Patrick Henry in HD 26

Marc Vann gets retailer backing in HD 10

Chris Sprowls picks up another challenger in HD 65

Police unions laud Dana Young as a ‘tireless advocate’ for law enforcement

Connie Mack endorses Tommy Gregory for HD 73

Police union backs Nick DiCeglie for HD 66