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Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

September campaign finance numbers show Republican state Sen. Denise Grimsley continuing to outpace her competition in the race to take over for Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam in 2018. Grimsley added $51,869 to her campaign account last month, and tacked on another $27,500 through her committee, Saving Florida’s Heartland. The Sebring Republican has now passed […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 26, 2017

Three DeSoto County commissioners endorsed state Rep. Ben Albritton, who is looking to move out of the House and into the Senate in 2018. Commissioners Elton Langford, Buddy Mansfield and Jim Selph announced they are backing the Wauchula Republican in a Tuesday news release put out by the campaign. “Ben Albritton’s service in the Florida […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton added an endorsement from Lakeland Mayor Howard Wiggs for his campaign to take over for exiting Sen. Denise Grimsley, who is running for Agriculture Commissioner. “Ben Albritton has proven himself as a leader in the Legislature,” Wiggs said. “Without hesitation, I believe he will continue to represent our area effectively in […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton’s 2018 Senate campaign touted endorsements from a pair of Bartow elected officials Thursday. Bartow Mayor James Clements and City Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer said they are backing the HD 56 lawmaker for the SD 26 seat currently held by Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley, who is running for Ag. Commissioner. “Ben Albritton has […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

When the history of the 2025-26 Legislative Sessions is written — undoubtedly Tallahassee Democrat reporter Bill Cottrell will be on his sixth retirement by then — what transpired July 25, 2017, may play a definitive role.

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton announced endorsements from several Charlotte County officials for his campaign to take over for Senate District 26 Republican Denise Grimsley, who is running for Ag Commissioner in 2018. Among the endorsements was a nod from Florida House colleague Mike Grant, and former Rep. Ken Roberson, whose time in the Legislature overlapped […]

Phil AmmannJuly 7, 2017

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State Attorney Brian Haas is endorsing Republican Ben Albritton in the Florida Senate District 26 seat now held by Denise Grimsley, who is forgoing re-election for an Agriculture Commissioner bid. “Ben has the right convictions and values to serve our area well,” said Haas, who serves the 10th Judicial Circuit covering Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. “He […]

Staff ReportsJune 27, 2017

Citrus leaders are throwing their support behind Ben Albritton in his bid to replace Sen. Denise Grimsley in Senate District 26. The Albritton campaign announced Tuesday four members of the Florida Citrus Commission, including Chairman Marty McKenna and Vice Chairman Mike Garavaglia, have endorsed Albritton in his Senate District 26 bid. “Citrus is the heart […]

Peter SchorschJune 16, 2017

Ben Albritton is receiving the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, who represents Florida’s 17th Congressional District. Albritton is seeking the District 26 seat in the Florida Senate, now held by Denise Grimsley, who is running for Agriculture Commissioner. “Ben Albritton is a tireless and dedicated servant leader committed to strengthening our communities,” Rooney said […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2017

New campaign finance reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections show Republican lawmakers stockpiled a lot of cash the week before the 2017 Legislative Session kicked off. House Republicans Ben Albritton and Manny Diaz each had productive months for their campaigns to transition from the House to the Senate next year. Albritton, who is […]

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Denise Grimsley top fundraiser last month in Ag Commissioner race

Ben Albritton endorsed by three DeSoto commissioners

Lakeland mayor backs Ben Albritton’s state Senate bid

Ben Albritton earns endorsement from Bartow officials

Tuesday could be one of the important days of the 2025 Legislative Session

Ben Albritton rolls out Charlotte County endorsements for SD 26 bid

State Attorney Brian Haas endorses Ben Albritton in SD 26

Four members of Florida Citrus Commission back Ben Albritton in SD 26

Tom Rooney backs Ben Albritton for Florida Senate

Republican lawmakers raked in contributions ahead of the 2017 Legislative Session