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Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy said she would run for Senate District 16 last week, and on Wednesday she made it official by filing her paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections. “I am running because the people of Pasco and Pinellas Counties need someone who will put them first, someone who knows what it […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Gainesville Democrat Kayser Enneking reeled in more than $83,000 in April for her Senate District 8 campaign – her best month since filing the battleground Senate district. Enneking brought in $56,608 through her committee, Florida Knows Excellence, and another $26,867 through her campaign account for a total of $83,475 raised last month. Combined, the reports […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Tampa Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison, who is once again facing a formidable challenger in House District 63, added $7,850 to his campaign account and $44,500 to his political committee last month. The April report shows 10 contributions, including seven checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for state legislative races. The new report brings his […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Keiser University Vice Chancellor Belinda Keiser announced her bid for Senate District 25 Tuesday, but her past political contributions to Democrats should raise some questions about her attractiveness to Republican primary voters. SD 25, held by exiting Senate President Joe Negron, covers St. Lucie and Martin counties as well as a piece of northern inland […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Seminole attorney Berny Jacques tacked on another $13,275 last month for his campaign to replace termed-out Republican Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. Jacques, a Republican, brought in $12,275 of that cash through his campaign account, with the other $1,000 heading to his political committee, Protect Pinellas. The new report brings his combined fundraising […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Clearwater Republican Rep. Chris Latvala brought in $43,675 for his House District 67 re-election campaign last month – his best report of the 2018 election cycle. The April money came in across 93 contributions, including 30 checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for a state legislative race. Another 15 donors chipped in $500 apiece, […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Republican Rep. James Grant will hold a fundraiser for his House District 64 re-election campaign in Tampa on May 8. The event will be held at the Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Those interested in attending can let the Grant campaign know by sending a note to [email protected]. […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced 60 endorsements in state legislative races slated for the 2018 ballot. The chamber said the nods were part of “a larger Florida Chamber effort to help elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates that support private-sector job creation and economic growth.” “Electing pro-jobs, free-enterprise focused candidates to office can and […]

Ryan NicolMay 7, 2018

HD 81 candidate Tina Polsky has won the support of the lawmaker she’s running to succeed. Rep. Joe Abruzzo, who announced he would not run for re-election to his HD 81 seat, is officially endorsing Polsky in her Democratic primary matchup against Mindy Koch. “Over the past several months I have witnessed Tina’s tireless advocacy […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Sheriff Chris Nocco have endorsed his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. “Ardian Zika left a civil war-torn country to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. I’ve represented the people of Pasco County, as their Tax […]

Tag: 2018 legislative races

It’s official: Amanda Murphy is running for state Senate

Kayser Enneking posts best fundraising reports to date

Shawn Harrison hits $215K on hand with April fundraising reports

Belinda Keiser’s Democratic donations may trouble SD 25 Republican voters

Berny Jacques posts $13K haul in HD 66 race

In face of possible challenge, Chris Latvala added more than $43K in April

James Grant raising funds tonight at Tampa Theatre

Florida Chamber announces ‘first round’ of legislative endorsements

Joe Abruzzo endorses Tina Polsky as his successor in HD 81

Ardian Zika adds two major endorsements for HD 37 campaign