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Drew WilsonAugust 27, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters is running ahead of the pack in the three-way Republican primary for the District 6 seat on the Pinellas County Commission, but a new set of mailers have been sent out looking to derail her bid ahead of Tuesday’s election. The first mailer paints Peters as an “Anti-Trump career politician” who […]

Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters picked up a nod from the Fraternal Order of Police in her bid for the District 6 seat on the Pinellas County Commission. “The members of the Fraternal Order of Police have confidence in Kathleen Peters to protect the public and support first responders,” said Tom Porter, the director of FOP’s […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2018

If today were Election Day, state Rep. Kathleen Peters would cruise to a 10-point win in the Republican primary for the District 6 seat on the Pinellas County Commission. According to a new survey from St. Pete Polls, Peters is the pick for 35.6 percent of likely Republican voters in the district. Fellow state Rep. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 24, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters snagged another endorsement for her Pinellas County Commission bid Tuesday, this time from the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters. “Kathleen Peters realizes the importance of public safety and the sacrifices that firefighters, paramedics, and police officers make on a daily basis. The leadership she has displayed as an elected official […]

Staff ReportsJuly 17, 2018

Another election cycle, another edition of Politics in Pinellas. The event, hosted biennially by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw at least 10 candidates for offices ranging from Pinellas School Board to state Senator. “Are they running for office for the first time or up for re-election? This is your opportunity […]

Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters’ bid for the Pinellas County Commission District 6 seat has picked up an endorsement from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association. “On behalf of our members of the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, we appreciate the loyalty, respect and support from Kathleen Peters; one of the many reasons why we are […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2018

Incumbent Pinellas County Commissioners Dave Eggers and Pat Gerard were re-elected Friday after no opponents qualified for the ballot ahead of the noon Friday deadline. Gerard, a Democrat, was elected to the District 2 commission seat in 2014. Clearwater Vice Mayor Doreen Caudell filed to challenge Gerard in May 2017 and raised more than $75,000 […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters is holding a reception benefitting her Pinellas County Commission campaign Tuesday evening in South Pasadena. The fundraiser will be held at Pasadena Liquors & Fine Wines, 1100 Pasadena Avenue South, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Supporters interested in attending the reception can let the campaign know by emailing [email protected] or […]

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2018

Treasure Island Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters’ fundraising lead in the race for Pinellas County Commission District 6 keeps growing. New fundraising reports show the third-term lawmaker tacked on $25,435 in contributions last month – her best total in nearly a year. She has now raised $112,000 since filing for the seat in May 2017 and […]

Drew WilsonMay 2, 2018

The Pinellas County Commission District 6 race got a little more crowded Tuesday with the addition of Amy Kedron, a businesswoman and former professor at USF St. Petersburg and Ringling College. Kedron joins state Reps. Kathleen Peters, Larry Ahern and Barb Haselden in the contest, and is currently the only Democrat running. District 6 residents who […]

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Direct mail round-up: Mysterious mailers from David Rivera’s PAC hammer Kathleen Peters

Kathleen Peters gets police union support in Pinellas Commission race

Kathleen Peters up by double digits in Pinellas Commission primary

St. Pete firefighters back Kathleen Peters for Pinellas Commission

Candidates sign up for ‘Politics in Pinellas’

Police union endorses Kathleen Peters for Pinellas Commission

Dave Eggers, Pat Gerard re-elected to Pinellas Commission

Kathleen Peters holding Pinellas Commission fundraiser Tuesday

Kathleen Peters crosses $100K raised for Pinellas Commission bid

Pinellas Commission candidate rips off Margaret Good’s website