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Ryan NicolOctober 8, 2018

There’s a new cash-on-hand leader in the race for House District 118. Republican challenger Anthony Rodriguez now leads Democratic incumbent Robert Asencio, according to the latest reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Rodriguez earned a whopping $70,100 Sept. 15-28. That was bolstered by an influx of $46,000 from the Republican Party of Florida, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 14, 2018

Anthony Rodriguez, a Kendall business owner and Republican candidate for House District 118, has earned the support of several current House members as he tries to oust sitting Rep. Robert Asencio. The Republican Delegation of Central Florida announced its support of Rodriguez, running unopposed in the HD 118 GOP primary. The group is made up […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Robert Asencio outraised his Republican opponent last month, notching a victory in what’s expected to be a close November election. Asencio pulled in more than $11,000 to his campaign. That bests Anthony Rodriguez, who only earned $7,000 in donations. Asencio also brought in just over $20,000 to his committee, Alliance For Prosperity […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Incumbent Robert Asencio could face serious competition in November, as Republican rival Anthony Rodriguez surpassed $100,000 raised for his campaign. That’s after Rodriguez hauled in more than $10,000 in April alone. Asencio, a Democrat, will look to hold on to his HD 118 seat despite being heavily outraised by Rodriguez. Asencio’s campaign has pulled in nearly […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 15, 2016

House District 118 got its first GOP filer since incumbent Republican Rep. Frank Artiles announced this month that he would run for a state Senate seat. Florida Advanced Properties head Anthony Rodriguez entered the race on Feb. 10, joining Democrat Robert Asencio and no-party candidate Arthur Sosa in the now three-way race. HD 118 leans […]

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Anthony Rodriguez takes cash lead over Robert Asencio

Anthony Rodriguez wins Central Florida endorsements for HD 118

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Robert Asencio outraises opponent Anthony Rodriguez in May

HD 118 challenger Anthony Rodriguez surpasses $100K raised

First Republican files for Frank Artiles’ HD 118 seat