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Ryan NicolOctober 27, 2018

State Rep. Robert Asencio is in a tight money race between his Republican opponent for House District 118, Anthony Rodriguez. That’s according to the latest fundraising reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Asencio, the Democratic incumbent, pulled in $12,600 from Oct. 13-19. That was mostly due to multiple $1,000 donations from various political […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation PAC, the political arm of the state’s retail trade organization, endorsed more than two dozen candidates seeking to earn their first terms in the state House next month. The bulk of the 26 candidates getting FRF’s seal of approval are seeking open seats in the state House, but a handful of […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

A trade group representing a consortium of community association managers rolled out a list of 20 endorsements for non-incumbent candidates running for state House and state Senate seats. The Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies represents more than 18,000 licensed, professional community association managers who manage more than 14,000 community associations. “Dedicated to protecting the quality […]

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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Fundraising gap narrows in race for HD 118 seat

Florida Retailers recommend bundle of new state representatives

HOA group endorses a score of state legislative candidates

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