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Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Exiting state Rep. Jake Raburn weighed into the House District 57 Republican primary battle brought about by his early retirement, offering his endorsement to businessman and U.S. Army veteran Sean McCoy. “Sean’s record of service to his country and his commitment to our conservative principles makes him the best choice to serve our community in Tallahassee,” […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

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Tampa businessman Aakash Patel picked up another endorsement for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign Monday, adding to his stack of backers in the closing days before voters decide whether he or attorney Todd Marks will get the Republican nomination for the countywide District 7 seat. “I am honored to endorse Aakash Patel in his run […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

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Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsely piled on more than 30 endorsements from local officials Monday as she sprints toward the finish line in the four-way Republican primary to succeed Adam Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner. Monday’s list included state Rep. Ben Albritton, Highlands County Tax Collector Eric Zwayer, Lawtey Chief of Police Shane Bennett, nine county school […]

Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2018

The two Republican contenders to succeed term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66 have already spent nearly $335,000 combined and show little sign of slowing down as the primary election approaches. Seminole attorney Berny Jacques held on to his fundraising lead after bringing $50,660 between his campaign account and political committee, Protect Pinellas, during […]

Ryan NicolAugust 19, 2018

Nicolas Kimaz, a Republican candidate in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, is calling for his Republican opponent Javi Manjarres to release his discharge records amid Manjarres’ disputed claims about his time in the Air Force. As Florida Politics previously reported, Manjarres released a mailer tying him to the Air Force, despite the Air Force’s own records […]

Drew WilsonAugust 18, 2018

Madeira Beach attorney Ray Blacklidge posted another healthy round of campaign finance reports ahead of his head-to-head showdown with St. Petersburg attorney Jeremy Bailie in the Republican primary for Pinellas County’s House District 69. The new reports, covering Aug. 4 through Aug. 10, show Blacklidge tacked on $2,200 in hard money and another $10,000 for […]

Drew WilsonAugust 18, 2018

Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak has been the fundraising leader in the race for House District 1 for months, and newly filed campaign finance reports show she’s maintaining that lead in the twilight ahead of the primary race. Between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10, Bydlak added another $5,310 to her campaign account, bringing her overall fundraising […]

Ryan NicolAugust 18, 2018

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Mast still doubles up his nearest competitor in cash on hand as he defends his seat in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Mast, a first-term Republican, held just under $1.8 million dollars after data from the most recent period of July 1 to Aug. 8 was added. Mast pulled in just under […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has bested incumbent U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo in the most recent fundraising reports in a possible preview of the general election showdown for Florida’s 26th Congressional District seat. Those reports, filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), show Mucarsel-Powell added more than $222,000 July 1-Aug. 8. Curbelo was behind that pace, taking in just over […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

House District 89 candidate Matt Spritz is facing questions from his fellow Republicans after a previous quote surfaced in which Spritz essentially declared himself a “Never Trumper.” The since-deleted Facebook comment from Spritz read, “Never said I was for [Donald] Trump. I’m not. Nor will I defend him.” The comment has Spritz facing questions as […]

Tag: 2018 Republican primary
Mike Waltz decries the 'trench warfare' of the Ukrainian/Russia conflict.

Jake Raburn endorses Sean McCoy as HD 57 successor

Rich Glorioso endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough County Commission

More local officials endorse Denise Grimsley for Agriculture Commissioner

Berny Jacques adds $50K, Nick DiCeglie loans $40K in HD 66 Republican primary

Nicolas Kimaz calls on Javier Manjarres to release Air Force records or drop out

Ray Blacklidge reels in $12K as HD 69 Republican primary looms

Rebekah Bydlak maintains cash lead in HD 1 Republican primary

Brian Mast doubling up Lauren Baer’s cash on hand in CD 18

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell tops Carlos Curbelo in most recent fundraising

Matt Spritz faces questions after ‘Never Trump’ quote re-surfaces