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Drew WilsonSeptember 19, 2018

Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw on Wednesday announced he had formed a “General Election Finance Committee” for his Attorney General campaign against Republican nominee Ashley Moody. The list features more than a score names, with Capital City Consulting lobbyist Justin Day, Merlin Law Group founder William Merlin and former Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink are […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2016

Republican Rep. Frank Artiles held a strong fundraising edge in the SD 40 race with $183,000 on hand the week before Florida’s primary election. Although Artiles did not face a primary challenger, he brought in $25,720 and spent $48,450 between Aug. 13 and Aug. 25. Expenses mainly went toward canvassing and printing, including more than […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 2016

Sen. Dwight Bullard easily defeated his Democratic opponents, receiving nearly half of the vote in Senate District 40. The Cutler Bay Democrat will now head into November, where he will face Rep. Frank Artiles. According to unofficial election results, Bullard received 49 percent of the vote. Ana Rivas Logan came in second place with nearly […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 26, 2016

State Senate candidate Andrew Korge has been cleared of any wrongdoing, after prosecutors determined an offer of $25,000 to Sen. Dwight Bullard was not likely a bribe. Instead, prosecutors said, the evidence showed there was an attempt by “two political consultants to better both Korge and Bullard’s position in their respective elections.” Prosecutors also noted […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Miami Republican Rep. Frank Artiles was the top fundraiser in the race for Senate District 40 between June 25 and July 8, with $17,300 in contributions. Artiles’ haul came in across 22 contributions and included $1,000 checks from lobbying firm Southern Strategy Group and “Florida Grown,” the political committee headed up by Agriculture Commissioner Adam […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

The Senate District 40 race just got a bit more interesting. Ana Rivas Logan, one of four Democrats vying for the seat, announced Tuesday she was dropping out of the race. The announcement comes as prosecutors said they were looking into allegations Andrew Korge offered Dwight Bullard money to switch Senate districts. When she announced six […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2016

Let’s step back for a moment. A few weeks ago — yes, I know it seems like an eternity — Dwight Bullard was busy gathering fines, audit letters and FEC orders. If things stayed the same, Senate District 40, a legitimate swing and possibly even a “lean Democrat” seat was slipping out of reach. The Democrats needed […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 24, 2016

It’s official: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is running in Senate District 39. Mucarsel-Powell filed to run for the seat on Thursday, one day before the end of qualifying. State records show she qualified for the race by Friday’s noon deadline. She will face Republican Anitere Flores in November. “I’m running for the Florida Senate to fight for […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Dwight Bullard is staying in District 40. Bullard, a Cutler Bay Democrat, said Friday he plans to stay in District 40, despite speculation he might mount a run in Senate District 38. In a statement Friday, Bullard said he is committed to the South Dade community, and couldn’t think of a “more rewarding area to […]

Peter SchorschJune 14, 2016

More shake-ups in South Florida’s legislative races may be coming down the pike. According to a top South Florida Democratic political consultant, Andrew Korge may jump into the Senate District 40 race. That decision would set up a three-way Democratic primary between Korge, Dwight Bullard, and Ana Rivas Logan. Korge is currently running in Senate […]

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Sean Shaw announces general election finance team

Frank Artiles maintains strong fundraising edge in SD 40

Dwight Bullard victorious in SD 40, faces Frank Artiles in November

Andrew Korge cleared in alleged bribery scheme

In SD 40 race, Frank Artiles adds another $17K to campaign warchest

Ana Rivas Logan drops out of SD 40 race

Ana Rivas Logan underwhelms in first report for state Senate campaign

Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell challenging Anitere Flores in SD 39

Dwight Bullard says he plans to stay in Senate District 40

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