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Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has put out its third wave of endorsements for state legislative seats, giving the nod to 16 more candidates, including a pair of incumbents running for re-election in South Florida. A handful of the Florida Chamber’s new endorsements are revisions reflecting a handful of surprise victories in the Aug. 28 […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

Staff ReportsMay 12, 2017

Former state representative and congressman David Rivera banked $110,750 last month toward his 2018 run for House District 105, campaign finance records show. The April take follows a $100,000 loan. Rivera is looking to replace term-limited state Rep. Carlos Trujillo in the Republican-leaning district. His only competitor, Republican Ana Maria Rodriguez, collected $36,800 for April, bringing her […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2017

Former state representative and congressman David Rivera kicked off his campaign for House District 105 with a $100,000 loan according to a campaign finance report filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Rivera’s loan was first reported by Matt Dixon of POLITICO Florida. Rivera served in the Florida House for four terms before heading to […]

Drew WilsonMarch 30, 2017

Former Republican state representative and congressman David Rivera has filed to run for House District 105 in 2018, which is set to be vacated by Miami Republican Carlos Trujillo due to term limits. Rivera served in the Florida House for four terms before heading to the U.S. House where he served 2 years before losing […]

Staff ReportsMarch 6, 2017

The 2017 Session starts Tuesday, but some legislative hopefuls are already thinking about the next election cycle. State elections records show dozens of members of the House and Senate have filed to run in 2018. Rep. Jay Trumbull, a Panama City Republican, filed to run for re-election in House District 6 in 2018. First elected […]

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Florida Chamber endorses 16 more legislative candidates

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

David Rivera banks another $110,000 for April

David Rivera starts HD 105 campaign with $100K loan

David Rivera files to run for HD 105

More legislative hopefuls file to run in 2018