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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 14, 2016

The race to replace Ron DeSantis in Congressional District 6 had two exciting developments on Thursday. Fred Costello announced that he was in. And Adam Barringer? Out. On Thursday afternoon, Barringer said he’s leaving the race and endorsed someone else, so a “carpetbagger” didn’t win the district. Hint: It wasn’t Brandon Patty, criticized for living outside the district as soon […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 13, 2016

Congressional District 6 Republican candidate Sandy Adams withdrew from the race for the GOP nomination Wednesday. She said she needs to recover from surgery after a “serious health issue.” “As I withdraw from public life, I am both grateful for the opportunity to serve and apprehensive about the future. Our community and our nation faces […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 13, 2016

Before the holidays, a great deal of talk revolved around David Santiago launching a run in CD 6. Now, we are hearing that Santiago has thrown his hat into the ring, joining four other Republicans in the race to succeed Ron DeSantis. “Our nation is at a crossroads. We need real leaders with the courage and proven […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 11, 2016

Welcome to the Congressional District 6 GOP race, Brandon Patty. One campaign, that of former New Smyrna Beach Mayor Adam Barringer, has already taken notice. Charles Steen, political director for the Adam Barringer campaign, offered a quote on Monday zinging Patty and his backers for not living in CD 6. “We welcome Brandon Patty to the race and look […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 7, 2016

A Volusia County school teacher has filed to run for House District 27 against current Republican Rep. David Santiago, who is eyeing a run for Congress. Republican Zenaida Denizac was elected to two terms on the Deltona City Commission, and served as the city’s vice mayor before an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2015. She lost that election to […]

Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2015

Republican state Rep. David Santiago is poised to run in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, several sources have confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com. In recent days, the state House District 27 representative has made phone calls to several Tallahassee-based donors, fundraisers, and lobbyists seeking their support for a campaign expected to get off the ground in early 2016. CD 6 is […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 7, 2015

A Monday morning email from the Republican Congressional campaign of Adam Barringer, a two term mayor of New Smyrna Beach, contained two distinct pieces of good news. The first one: Barringer’s qualification for the ballot by petition, which he attributed to his “conservative message and my local community ties” which spurred his “successful, grassroots effort” to […]

Drew WilsonNovember 18, 2015

Nine Florida Republicans are on the National Republican Congressional Committee’s “radar,” which could lead to substantial campaign support. The NRCC put out a list of 32 congressional candidates Wednesday that are in the running for support through the group’s “Young Guns” program, which helps Republican candidates challenge incumbent Democrats or get the edge running for […]

Phil AmmannOctober 16, 2015

Republican Adam Barringer boosted his lead in Florida’s 6th Congressional District with $83,590.07 total contributions in the third quarter and $151,694.73 cash-on-hand. Barringer, the conservative former mayor of New Smyrna Beach, is seeking the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Senate. Former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, Barringer’s Republican opponent, came […]

Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

Spring Hill Congressman Rich Nugent endorsed Sandy Adams in the 6th Congressional District race on Wednesday, in her bid to return to Washington to represent the people in the seat that consists of parts of Volusia and St. Johns counties. In an open letter Nugent complimented Adams for her body of work. “Sandy has dedicated […]

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Musical chairs in CD 6 race: Fred Costello in, Adam Barringer out

Sandy Adams withdraws from CD 6 race, cites health issue

David Santiago files in CD 6

Adam Barringer CD 6 campaign zings Brandon Patty for not living in district

Former Deltona commissioner enters race in David Santiago’s HD 27

David Santiago poised to launch congressional bid

CD 6 GOP hopeful Adam Barringer qualifies for ballot, announces Volusia endorsements

9 Florida Republicans recognized as NRCC “Young Guns”

Adam Barringer continues fundraising lead in CD 6 race

Rich Nugent endorses Sandy Adams in CD 6