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Drew WilsonMarch 26, 2018

Democrat Bob Doyel on Monday announced a long list of endorsements for his campaign against incumbent Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel in Senate District 22. Doyel, a retired circuit court judge, listed 13 endorsements from current and former elected officials in the bulk announcement. The seven current elected officials: Kissimmee Democratic Rep. John Cortes, Haines City […]

Drew WilsonMarch 26, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz will hold a fundraiser next week for his bid to replace term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in Palm Beach County-based House District 89. The April 4 event will be held at the West Palm Beach office of law firm Gunster, 777 South Flagler Drive, and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 26, 2018

On Friday, Republican state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia announced a fundraiser to jump-start his House District 35 re-election campaign in 2018. The April 25 event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Silverthorn Country Club in Spring Hill, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The suggested donation is $75. The host committee printed on the invitation includes […]

Drew WilsonMarch 26, 2018

Democratic House District 81 candidate Tina Polsky picked up endorsements Monday from Palm Beach County Commissioner Dave Kerner and Boynton Beach City Commissioner Justin Katz. “As a county commissioner, I need progressive partners in our state’s capital in order to ensure that government works across all levels. In the State House, I’m confident that Tina […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

Republican Nick DiCeglie is holding a fundraiser for his House District 66 campaign on March 23 in St. Petersburg. The event is set to run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Mayor’s Mansion, 609 11th Ave. South. Those interested in attending can RSVP with Rick Porter at 407-849-1112 or [email protected]. DiCeglie is running […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

Four candidates have filed for the state House seat being given up by Republican Rep. Julio Gonzalez so he can pursue the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney. Republican Nicholas Trolli opened his campaign account ahead of Gonzalez’ announcement he would run for Florida’s 17th Congressional District, and since then another three […]

Peter SchorschMarch 21, 2018

St. Petersburg attorney Carrie Pilon is expected to challenge incumbent Republican Jeff Brandes in Senate District 24, according to planning documents obtained by Florida Politics. Pilon, a St. Pete native, is a Stetson University law grad and also holds a bachelor’s and master’s in public administration from Florida State University. She runs an injury law […]

Drew WilsonMarch 19, 2018

Republican House District 89 candidate Matt Spritz announced Monday that he’d picked up an endorsement from George LeMieux, who served as a U.S. Senator from 2009 through 2011. “I proudly endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative,” LeMieux said in a press release. “Matt’s a natural leader, whose energy and commitment to community is refreshing. He’s […]

Drew WilsonMarch 19, 2018

House District 81 candidate Tina Polsky picked up an endorsement over the weekend from Democratic state Sen. Kevin Rader. “I have been tremendously impressed by Tina’s background and her candidacy. I know that her professional training as a mediator will serve her well in Tallahassee – and ultimately provide many benefits to the people of […]

Peter SchorschMarch 17, 2018

Lake Wales Democrat Catherine Price announced Friday that she would run for the Senate District 26 seat being vacated by Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley, who is running for Agriculture Commissioner in the fall. “Tallahassee seems to be broken and our state is in desperate need of better political leadership. We need legislators who are educated, […]

Tag: 2018 legislative races

Bob Doyel snags 20 endorsements in bid to unseat Kelli Stargel

Matt Spritz holding April 4 fundraiser for HD 89 campaign

Blaise Ingoglia announces April 25 campaign kickoff

Tina Polsky announces two endorsements in HD 81 race

Nick DiCeglie fundraiser this Friday

Four candidates running for Julio Gonzalez’ House seat

Jeff Brandes expected to draw challenge from trial lawyer Carrie Pilon

George LeMieux endorses Matt Spritz for HD 89

Kevin Rader endorses Tina Polsky in HD 81 race

Democrat Catherine Price files for Senate District 26