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Drew WilsonJune 27, 2016

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz previewed his June fundraising numbers Monday, announcing $74,000 in contributions to his campaign and political committee this month. “Our campaign’s momentum is strong, and we are very grateful for the wonderful support we are receiving,” Diaz said. “I can’t wait to continue my work in Tallahassee to keep fighting for the education reforms we […]

Peter SchorschJune 17, 2016

In a way, House District 103 is the Democrats’ Moby Dick. The younger-skewing, heavily Hispanic district spanning parts of Miramar, Hialeah Gardens, and Medley elected President Barack Obama by a 10-plus-point margin in 2012. The HD 103 seat straddles Broward and Miami-Dade counties, places Democrats need to plant their flag and hang their hats big-time if they’re […]

Drew WilsonJune 15, 2016

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz announced Wednesday he had received endorsements from three female elected officials in the Miami-Dade area. Doral Councilwoman Ana Maria Rodriguez, Hialeah Councilwoman Vivan Casáls-Muñoz, and Miami-Dade School Board member Susie Castillo have thrown their support behind the second-term House District 103 representative. “I am proud to support Manny Diaz for re-election,” said Casáls-Muñoz, who […]

Drew WilsonJune 6, 2016

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz announced Monday his campaign brought in $26,775 last month for a total of $243,475 raised for his House District 103 re-election campaign. “Our campaign is in high gear, and we are really grateful to the folks who are investing in our conservative message and values,” Diaz said. “We will continue to work hard to […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2015

Miami attorney and Democrat Ivette Gonzalez officially announced her campaign in House District 103 on Monday after filing for the seat last week. “Like most Floridians, I’m fed up with the dysfunction that has taken hold of Tallahassee. It’s apparent that solving the problems facing our communities has taken a backseat to petty partisanship,” Gonzalez […]

Drew WilsonOctober 23, 2015

A Democrat has filed to challenge incumbent Hialeah Republican Manny Diaz for the Florida House District 103 seat. Coral Gables attorney Ivette Gonzalez filed for the seat Monday and is the only candidate running against Diaz as he shoots for a third term in the House. Gonzalez is a criminal defense attorney and has run her own […]

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