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Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

Democrat David Shapiro, a candidate for Florida’s 16th Congressional District, appears to be at risk of violating the Federal Elections Commission’s reporting requirements by failing to list in-kind contributions made by Shapiro to his campaign. That’s according to documents reviewed by Florida Politics. Now, his campaign says it is in the process of correcting the […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

Sean Shaw is making some bold promises in his campaign to be Florida’s next Attorney General, threatening to file or join multiple lawsuits against President Donald Trump and his administration. “There is no room for corruption in the state of Florida,” Shaw said, speaking outside a Trump condo building in Sunny Isles Beach. “The hundreds […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

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After much speculation, Ron DeSantis made it official Thursday: Rep. Jeanette Nuñez is his pick for Lieutenant Governor. “Jeanette Nuñez is a strong, principled leader who will be an outstanding Lieutenant Governor for the people of Florida,” DeSantis said Thursday morning. “She has a proven record of leadership and legislative accomplishments, delivering for both her constituents in […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

A new series of ads from Second Chances Florida, a group supporting the passage of Amendment 4 in November, is telling the stories of citizens who would have their voting rights restored if the measure passes. Amendment 4 aims to give back the right to vote for those who have committed crimes and served their […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 5, 2018

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In a statement exclusive to Florida Politics, Democratic congressional candidate David Shapiro says he won’t support Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democratic Caucus should he win in November. That comes after Republican Vern Buchanan, the 16th Congressional District incumbent, came out with a new ad hitting Shapiro as a “puppet” of Pelosi, the U.S. House Minority […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 5, 2018

Jimmy Patronis has hit another fundraising milestone, crossing the $5 million mark in his campaign to hold onto his position as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Patronis met the mark after a full accounting of August fundraising numbers. In total, his campaign raised nearly $230,000 in August. Patronis’ political committee, Treasure Florida, added about $350,000 on […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

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Now that the general election matchups are set in stone, Democrats have their eyes on several GOP U.S. House seats come November. But some state races are showing signs they could flip as well, including House District 89 in Palm Beach County. The contest is open as current state Rep. Bill Hager is term-limited. Last […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) says a Broward County summit this past weekend, aimed at wooing volunteers to help mobilize voter turnout among African Americans, reached maximum capacity with all 75 spots filled. Party leaders say the sold out event is yet another sign of a “blue wave” in 2018. “The energy is unmistakable, and it can […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has now added his support to another statewide race, announcing he’s backing Jimmy Patronis for re-election as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Rubio previously stepped into the race for Agriculture Commissioner as well, backing Matt Caldwell in the primary, even hitting the campaign trail on his behalf. Caldwell went on to win […]

Drew WilsonAugust 31, 2018

Equality Florida Action PAC, the political arm of the state’s leading LGBTQ rights organization, announced Friday that it’s backing Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum over his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. “Andrew Gillum has been a consistent champion for LGBTQ equality, and Floridians will see the stark contrast between his record on equality and […]

Tag: 2018 midterms

David Shapiro campaign says it will update FEC reports in light of potential reporting violation

Sean Shaw threatens to sue Donald Trump administration

Ron DeSantis picks Jeanette Nuñez as running mate

‘Second chances’: Voting rights amendment backers release new ads

David Shapiro just says no to Nancy Pelosi as speaker

Jimmy Patronis passes $5 million mark in fundraising

Analysis: ‘Blue wave’ could sweep up HD 89, boost Jim Bonfiglio

Democrats pack house for African American voter turnout summit

Jimmy Patronis gets Marco Rubio’s endorsement for CFO

Equality Florida’s PAC endorses Andrew Gillum for Governor