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Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

As Democrats hope to take back the House in November, South Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is facing challenges from both sides of the aisle as he fights for re-election. Florida’s 26th Congressional District, which Curbelo represents, is one of 23 House districts that elected a Republican representative despite also voting for Hillary Clinton. That’s […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Donna Shalala made her case to Miami-Dade voters Friday, highlighting her experience and expertise in an interview for POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series. Shalala is surely one of the most accomplished candidates in the crowded field fighting for the nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She’s competing with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, David Richardson and Kristen Rosen […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Republican Toby Overdorf has received an endorsement from the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) in his bid for House District 83. ABC FEC is a national construction industry trade association which represents nearly 21,000 members including general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. “We believe Toby Overdorf is the most qualified candidate in this […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Jason Pizzo has grabbed the endorsement of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) in his Democratic challenge to incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell. Pizzo, a Miami attorney, is competing with Campbell in the Senate District 38 primary. No Republicans filed to run in the race. The teachers’ union released a statement explaining why they’re supporting […]

Ryan NicolJune 27, 2018

Tina Polsky is pulling in support from several local and statewide unions in her race for House District 81. The Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO, the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA), the Florida Education Association (FEA) and the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) are all backing Polsky in her Democratic primary with Mindy Koch. […]

Ryan NicolJune 27, 2018

BIZPAC of Palm Beach County, a local pro-business organization, has endorsed Matt Spritz in the race for House District 89. “It is our pleasure to endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative,” said BIZPAC Board Chair John R. Smith. “Matt has proved to be an effective leader who appreciates and understands how important the success of our […]

Ryan NicolJune 26, 2018

A new NBC News/Marist poll shows Sen. Bill Nelson with a four-point lead over Gov. Rick Scott in the race for U.S. Senate. The survey, which sampled registered voters rather than likely voters, showed 49 percent favoring Nelson and 45 percent supporting Scott. That adds more uncertainty to a race that has seen back-and-forth polling […]

Ryan NicolJune 26, 2018

A national construction industry trade association is endorsing attorney Javier Enriquez in his run for House District 114. The Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) put its support behind Enriquez, a Miami Republican. Enriquez is challenging incumbent Democratic state Rep. Javier Fernandez for the seat. ABC FEC represents nearly 21,000 members of the […]

Ryan NicolJune 25, 2018

A new ad from Democratic congressional candidate Matt Haggman is once again going after the Donald Trump administration over its immigration policies. This time, however, Haggman is using his wife Danet Linares, whose family migrated from Cuba through the Freedom Tower. In the ad, which is set to air on English TV stations, Linares speaks […]

Ryan NicolJune 23, 2018

Lauren Book has made quite a statement as a first-term state Senator, so much so that she is one of 25 Florida lawmakers who did not draw a single challenger for the 2018 midterms. That means Book, a young star in the Florida Democratic Party, has already clinched her re-election to Senate District 32. That’s […]

Tag: 2018 midterms

At POLITICO Florida forum, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Carlos Curbelo

Donna Shalala touts experience in CD 27 race

Toby Overdorf endorsed by construction trade association in HD 83

United Teachers of Dade endorses Jason Pizzo in SD 38 race

Palm Beach unions endorse Tina Polsky for HD 81

BIZPAC of Palm Beach County backs Matt Spritz

NBC News/Marist poll: Bill Nelson up four points over Rick Scott in Senate race

Construction trade association endorses HD 114 challenger Javier Enriquez

New Matt Haggman ad features wife: ‘Trump is destroying families’

Lauren Book re-elected without opposition