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Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2017

Republican Chris Licata announced Thursday that he would withdraw from the three-way primary race to replace HD 69 Rep. Kathleen Peters, who is not seeking re-election in 2018. “Having recently completed eight-years in the Navy, I returned home to the Tampa Bay region to continue a life in service to my fellow citizens. Service to […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2017

Republican HD 115 candidate Vance Aloupis added another $10,175 to his campaign account last month, maintaining his lead in the three-way primary race to take over for term-limited Republican Rep. Michael Bileca. Aloupis’ October fundraising report shows him with a to-date fundraising total of $192,634. It also showed $2,036 in spending, leaving him with $173,640 […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2017

Former Clearwater GOP Rep. Ed Hooper had a robust fundraising month in October for his 2018 bid for the Pinellas County-based state Senate District 16 seat. Hooper’s $82,575 haul far outpaced the $2,195 brought in by Democrat Bernie Fensterwald, so far Hooper’s only opponent in the race. Fensterwald, a retired businessman from Virginia, has raised a […]

Drew WilsonNovember 3, 2017

Alex Andrade announced Friday that he had filed paperwork to run as a Republican in House District 2, making him the first GOP candidate to file for the seat since freshman Rep. Frank White announced he would run for Attorney General rather than re-election. Andrade, of Gulf Breeze, described himself as a conservative Republican in […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2017

Former lawmaker Ed Hooper is looking to rejoin the Legislature via Senate District 16 next year, and in the past couple days he’s landed endorsements from the two men who would serve as Senate President during his first term. “Ed Hooper is a committed public servant dedicated to working for his neighbors. As a firefighter […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton picked up an endorsement from former DeSoto County Sheriff Will Wise Monday for his campaign to take over the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Denise Grimsley, who is running for agriculture commissioner in 2018. “Ben Albritton’s time in the Florida House has cemented his reputation as a fine public […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

Berny Jaques, one of the two Republicans running for HD 66 next year, is holding a campaign kickoff event Wednesday at the Salt Rick Grill in Indian Shores and all are invited, including members of the press. Jacques filed to run for HD 66 back in March, but with the entry of fellow Republican and […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2017

Former Rep. Ed Hooper picked up an endorsement for his 2018 Senate campaign Friday from fellow Republican Bill Galvano, who is set to become Senate President after next year’s elections. “Having served the community most of his life, Ed Hooper understands the issues that face Senate District 16. Ed is known for being a champion […]

Drew WilsonOctober 2, 2017

Bob Rommel picked up a challenger in his re-election bid for House District 106, but the Naples Republican has little to worry about in 2018. Kristopher Knudson, a resident of Marco Island, filed for the seat in late July with no party affiliation, and through the end of August, he had raised $150 for his […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 19, 2017

Count Rep. Holly Raschein in for 2018. The Key Largo Republican filed to run for re-election in House District 120. First elected in 2012, Raschein defeated Democrat Dan Horton, 57 percent to 43 percent, in the November general election. She led House candidates in fundraising, raising more than $549,000 during the 2016 election cycle. Raschein […]

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Republican Chris Licata exits HD 69 primary, Jeremy Bailie and Raymond Blacklidge remain

Vance Aloupis sustains firm fundraising lead in crowded HD 115 field

Ed Hooper ‘showing the money’ in SD 16 race

Republican Alex Andrade files to replace Frank White in House District 2

Ed Hooper lands Wilton Simpson nod on the heels of Bill Galvano endorsement

Ben Albritton adds endorsement from former DeSoto County Sheriff

HD 66 hopeful Berny Jacques hosting campaign kickoff Wednesday

Ed Hooper lands endorsement from Bill Galvano

Bob Rommel draws NPA challenger in District 106

Holly Raschein files to run for re-election in 2018

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