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Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Tracey Kagan raised about $10,000 and put another $5,000 of her own cash on the line to take the top spot in the three-way Democratic Primary for HD 29. The report, her first since entering the race, was good enough to beat incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Plakon’s $12,690 effort in April. Outside of the loan […]

Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Republican David Smith tacked on another $5,307 in contributions last month for his campaign to succeed termed-out Rep. Jason Brodeur in Seminole County-based House District 28. Smith’s new report included dozens of small-dollar donations as well as one check for the campaign maximum of $1,000 from a company tied to New York City land developer […]

Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Contributions were sparse in April for five Central Florida lawmakers who are still unopposed in their re-election 2018 bids – Democratic Reps. Bruce Antone, Kamia Brown, John Cortes, Amy Mercado and Carlos Guillermo Smith. Of the five, Brown posted the best report last month. She showed $5,485 in contributions, which brings her to-date fundraising total […]

Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Democrat Bernie Fensterwald announced Tuesday that he’s ending his campaign for Senate District 16. “After consulting friends, family and supporters, I’ve decided to withdraw from the Senate district 16 race. I want to thank everyone who’s supported my campaign and I wish all Democrats success in the November elections,” he wrote in a post on […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Boca Raton attorney Matt Spritz announced a pair of endorsements Monday for his campaign to take over for termed-out Republican Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. The nods came in from the two immediate past chairs of the Palm Beach County Republican Party, Sid Dinerstein and Anita Mitchell. “It is my great pleasure to […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican Sen. Keith Perry is launching his re-election campaign for Senate District 8 with a May 24 fundraiser in Gainesville. The event is at Ballyhoo Grill, 3700 W. University Ave., starting at 5:30 pm. Those looking to attend the casual-attire reception can send their RSVPs to Skylar Swanson by sending an email to [email protected] or […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh weighed in on the Republican Primary battle for House District 73, announcing Monday she is backing Melissa Howard. “Today I am proud to announce my endorsement of Melissa Howard for House District 73. Melissa has a proven track record as a leader who cares for our community and its values. […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican Ardian Zika announce Monday that he’d picked up an endorsement for his House District 37 bid from a Pasco chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. “It gives me great pleasure to give you the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Pasco County Sheriff’s Lodge 29,” said R.W. “Skip” Stone, President of the […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican House District 114 candidate Javier Enriquez is holding a campaign fundraiser this week in Coral Gables. The fundraiser will be held Wednesday evening at The Boardroom, 270 Catalonia Ave., from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Those looking to attend can let the campaign know by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 786-200-9419. […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes’ Senate District 24 re-election campaign has collected enough signatures to make the ballot. “I’m happy we were able to qualify for the ballot by petition,” Brandes said Friday. “We’re building a strong grassroots network and seeing broad support throughout the district, from St. Petersburg to Seminole, Largo and the […]

Tag: 2018 legislative races

Tracey Kagan tops HD 29 Democratic field with first finance report

David Smith maintains tenfold lead in HD 28 money race

Light fundraising month for Orange County’s unopposed House incumbents

Bernie goes bust, clears way for Amanda Murphy in SD 16 Dem. primary

Matt Spritz touts two more endorsements for HD 89 campaign

Keith Perry kicking off SD 8 campaign May 24

Vanessa Baugh endorses Melissa Howard for HD 73

Pasco police union endorses Ardian Zika for HD 37

Javier Enriquez holding May 16 fundraiser for HD 114 bid

Jeff Brandes qualifies for 2018 ballot by petition