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Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2017

Republican Ray Blacklidge touted his fundraising success in the race to replace Rep. Kathleen Peters Tuesday, but new campaign finance reports show Democrat Jennifer Webb posted the highest total for November. Peters announced earlier this year that she would forego a fourth term in HD 69 to instead run for a seat on the Pinellas […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman, who is running in the special election for Senate District 31, is joining a host of other Palm Beach County leaders in endorsing Joe Casello for the seat she currently holds in the House. “I have known Joe for several years and I have been tremendously impressed by his work […]

Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2017

Republican Alex Andrade brought in more than $50,000 in his first month campaigning to replace Rep. Frank White in House District 2. “We’re excited and encouraged by the strong start to our campaign. Throughout this first month we worked hard to take our conservative, results-oriented message to each and every part of the district and […]

Peter SchorschDecember 12, 2017

A broad range of supporters helped Dana Young raise over $1 million between her state Senate campaign and committee accounts — with more than $100,000 in just the last month — according to new reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. The Tampa Republican has now amassed a million-dollar war chest — of which $800,000 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 10, 2017

Democrat Nick Duran is facing a primary challenger, Nancy Lee, in his re-election bid for House District 112, but that name is merely a front for her true identity: “GENIUS OF DESPAIR.” In a letter sent to the Florida Division of Elections late last month Lee, who also ran for HD 112 in 2016, requested […]

Drew WilsonDecember 6, 2017

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Jacksonville Republican Rep. Jason Fischer is currently unopposed for re-election to House District 16 but that didn’t stop him from adding another $25,000 last month to push his campaign past $100,000 mark in total fundraising. Fischer, currently in his first term, raised $24,850 and spent $7,648 during November, bringing his to-date total to $113,902 raised […]

Drew WilsonDecember 5, 2017

Republican Joe Wicker picked up another elected official endorsement Tuesday, this time from Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White. “We have the chance to elect a common sense, conservative leader with real-world experience growing a business and protecting our country. Joe is passionate about serving our community and finding solutions to the challenges facing our county, region, […]

Drew WilsonDecember 5, 2017

Republican Jose Mallea has filed to run for office again five months after losing out to Rep. Daniel Perez in the special GOP primary for House District 116. Mallea filed paperwork Tuesday to run in House District 119, currently held by termed-out Republican Rep. Jeanette Nuñez. Mallea joins Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin, Enrique Lopez, Analeen “Annie” […]

Peter SchorschNovember 24, 2017

A fourth Republican has filed for the House District 119 seat currently held by Rep. Jeanette Nuñez, who faces term limits in 2018. Analeen “Annie” Martinez opened her campaign account Wednesday, joining Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin, Enrique Lopez and Bibiana “Bibi” Potestad in what is now a four-way GOP primary for Miami-Dade County seat. Martinez is […]

Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2017

A second Republican has filed to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in the Palm Beach County-based House District 89. Mike Caruso, an accountant, opened his campaign account Nov. 16 and announced his bid with a Wednesday news release. “I am excited to give back to the community that has, so often, given much to me […]

Tag: 2018 legislative races

Jennifer Webb tops HD 69 field with $21K raised in November

Lori Berman endorses Joe Casello as successor in HD 90

HD 2 Republican Alex Andrade tops $50K in first finance report

Dana Young has now raised more than $1M for re-election bid

Blogger challenging Nick Duran wants her online handle on the ballot

Jason Fischer adds $25K for his HD 16 re-election bid

HD 59 candidate Joe Wicker adds endorsement from Stacy White

Jose Mallea becomes fifth Republican to file for HD 119

Fourth Republican files to replace termed-out HD 119 Rep. Jeanette Nuñez

Republican Mike Caruso files for open HD 89 seat