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Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Seminole Democrat Alex Heeren announced Monday that a trio of local elected officials is endorsing his campaign for Pinellas-based House District 66. The new endorsements came in from Belleair Beach City Councilmember Wanda Schwerer and Belleair Bluffs City Commissioners Joe Barkley and Jack Nazario. “I support Alex Heeren because we need new leadership in the […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Republican Berny Jacques announced Tuesday that retired Air Force Col. Evelio “EJ” Otero had endorsed his campaign for coastal Pinellas-based House District 66. Otero led the establishment of the first ever U.S. Command Headquarters in Qatar and at one time was the Chief of Coalition Intelligence at MacDill Air Force Base. In 2012 he was […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 26, 2018

Republican Nick DiCeglie announced Monday that Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Ken Burke has endorsed his campaign for House District 66. “Nick has all the qualities to make for an outstanding legislator,” Burke said. “He is a leader in his community and church. He is a good father and husband. He […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 6, 2018

Republican Nick DiCeglie announced Tuesday that Pinellas County Commissioner Dave Eggers had endorsed his campaign for House District 66, currently held by term-limited Republican Rep. Larry Ahern. “Nick has such high energy, high character and high aspirations for our community and our state,” Eggers said in a press release. “As a family man, business owner […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2018

Pinellas County GOP chair Nick DiCeglie joins several heavyweight lobbyists in Tallahassee next month to fundraise in support of his bid for term-limited Larry Ahern’s House District 66 seat. The event begins 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Governors Club Board Room, 202 S. Adams St. in Tallahassee. Among those big conservative names on the […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 11, 2018

One of the most competitive Republican primaries in Tampa Bay is the race for the House District 66 seat being vacated by Seminole Republican Larry Ahern. Pinellas GOP Chairman Nick DiCeglie is taking on St. Petersburg attorney Berny Jacques. Jacques entered the race early last year, and has raised a total of $133,000 for his bid – […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 9, 2018

A Democrat finally emerges to run in the open Pinellas County House District 66 this year. He’s Alex Heeren, a Technology Integration Coordinator with the Pinellas County School District. “I’m running for the Florida House because District 66 deserves a representative who will actually listen to the residents,” Heeren said Tuesday. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to […]

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Alex Heeren adds trio of endorsements for HD 66 bid

HD 66 candidate Berny Jacques endorsed by EJ Otero

Pinellas County clerk endorses Nick DiCeglie for HD 66

County Commissioner Dave Eggers backing Nick DiCeglie in HD 66 race

Nick DiCeglie sets high-powered Tally fundraiser for HD 66 bid

Nick DiCeglie’s fundraising outpaces Berny Jacques’ in HD 66 primary

Democrat Alex Heeren enters House District 66 race