House Races — Central Florida
Barbara Cady starts fall campaign with cash advantage in HD 42
Fred Hawkins raised a lot more, but spent it all winning primary.
Fred Hawkins raised a lot more, but spent it all winning primary.
Hawkins wins GOP primary easily over three foes.
Benny Valentin, Dianna Liebnitzky, Gary Scott hope to take him out.
Bodycam video showed Hawkins flashing a badge and threatening arrest.
Video shows Hawkins flashing a badge.
Plakon and Tracey Kagan both had big Novembers in a hot contest
Matter said he's also quitting the Republican Party
In Central Florida, only David Smith, Bruno Portigliatti raised much in House campaigns
In HD 28, David Smith raises $25K; in HD 29, Scott Plakon, $16K
Barnaby leads cash chase in HD 27, Hawkins in HD 42
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