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Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Republican Rep. Joe Gruters is kicking off his state Senate campaign with a May 31 fundraiser in Sarasota. The reception will be held at the home of Alicia “AJ” Janson at Laurel Oak Country Club from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Those looking to attend can send in an RSVP for themselves and a guest […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Now that Palm Coast Republican Rep. Paul Renner has hit his signature requirements, all three lawmakers in line to be House Speaker have qualified for the ballot by petition. Petition requirements are pegged to 1 percent of the registered voters within a district, and in Renner’s case he needed 1,282 valid signatures to make the […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Palm Bay Republican Rep. Randy Fine has drawn another Democratic challenger as he goes for a second term in Brevard County-based House District 53. FiorD’Aliza Frias, also of Palm Bay, filed for the seat on Friday, joining West Melbourne Democrat Phil Moore in the primary race. Fine had raised more than $120,000 and had nearly […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory announced Thursday that former Manatee Sherriff Brad Steube has endorsed his campaign to replace Rep. Joe Gruters in House District 73. “Tommy Gregory’s character and values will make him a very effective legislator,” Steube said. “His military career demonstrates his commitment to public service, and I believe he will bring the same […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Three members of the Indian Rocks Beach City Commission announced Thursday that they are backing Belleair Bluffs businessman Nick DiCeglie in the Republican Primary for House District 66, currently held by termed-out Rep. Larry Ahern. The endorsements came in from Commissioners Phil Hannah, Ed Hoofnagle and Nick Palomba. “It is my honor, and without reservation, […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri wants Tampa Republican Rep. James Grant to stick around for another term. The Republican sheriff announced Wednesday that he was backing Grant in his primary race against Terry Power, an Oldsmar retirement plan consultant. “James Grant is a principled leader and dedicated advocate for law enforcement and first responders in Florida. […]

Drew WilsonMay 16, 2018

Incoming Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson weighed in on the Democratic Primary in Senate District 38 Wednesday, announcing she would back incumbent Sen. Daphne Campbell in her race against insurgent challenger Jason Pizzo. “Today I formally endorse the campaign of Sen. Daphne Campbell in her re-election bid for the state Senate. As a vocal and […]

Drew WilsonMay 16, 2018

The state’s largest teacher union announced Wednesday that it is backing House Minority Leader Janet Cruz in her bid to unseat Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young in Senate District 18. “Rep. Janet Cruz has been a tireless champion for our educators, students, and parents,” said Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall. “While Republicans, including Senator […]

Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Mount Dora Republican Rep. Jennifer Sullivan has gone three months without raising a dime for her House District 31 re-election bid, allowing challenger Debra Kaplan to continue playing catchup. April saw the Eustis Democrat bring in $2,430 – nearly double what she raised through the first three months of the year and her best fundraising […]

Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Altamonte Springs Republican Rep. Bob Cortes crossed $100,000 in total fundraising last month in his bid for a third term representing House District 30. Cortes’ April campaign finance report shows $10,650 in new money and $2,775 in spending, bringing his to-date total to $105,325 with more than $85,000 banked. The new report lists 16 contributions, […]

Tag: 2018 legislative races

Joe Gruters kicking off SD 23 campaign next week

Next three House Speakers make 2018 ballot by petition

Randy Fine draws a second challenger in HD 53

Tommy Gregory endorsed by former Manatee Sheriff

Indian Rocks Beach commissioners back Nick DiCeglie for House District 66

Big get: Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri backs Jamie Grant’s re-election to Florida House

Audrey Gibson backs Daphne Campbell over Jason Pizzo in SD 38

Teacher union touts Janet Cruz as ‘tireless champion’

Jennifer Sullivan cedes ground in HD 31 money race

Bob Cortes cracks $100K raised for HD 30 re-election