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Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 14, 2020

Former Florida Sen. Betty Castor is endorsing Adam Hattersley for Congress. Hattersley is running for Congressional District 15, which covers parts of east Hillsborough County. He faces fellow Democrat Alan Cohn in the primary. The two are vying for the chance to unseat U.S. Rep. Ross Spano who is facing his first reelection campaign. “Adam […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 13, 2019

That includes Sen. Janet Cruz and former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

Ryan NicolNovember 26, 2018

With the 2018 midterms in the rearview, along with a contentious series of recounts, it’s worth reflecting on the historic nature of the U.S. Senate race here in Florida which turned out to be the closest ever in the state’s history. Outgoing GOP Gov. Rick Scott managed to defeat incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson […]

Drew WilsonOctober 24, 2018

With a handful of days to go before the general election, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum will be in Tampa for a Saturday evening fundraiser. The event will be hosted by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick attorneys Ron Christaldi, Carlye Morgan, Patrick Baskette, Erin Aebel and Linda Saul–Sena at the Shumaker Offices, 101 E. Kennedy Boulevard […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy is heading to Tampa Thursday night for a fundraising reception benefiting her run for Pasco and Pinellas-based Senate District 16. The event will be held at Mise en Place, 442 W Kennedy Blvd. #110, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The invite lists a suggested minimum contribution of $100, though notes […]

Scott PowersAugust 3, 2018

Former Florida Education Secretary and former University of South Florida President Betty Castor is endorsing Maitland City Councilwoman Joy Goff-Marcil in her quest to be elected to the state House District 30 seat. “Joy has contributed years at the local level volunteering her time to her community while also working as a mother, lawyer and […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 5, 2018

Democrat Bob Buesing is giving it another go in Senate District 18, and he’s planning a Tuesday campaign kickoff to get the ball rolling on his 2018 run against incumbent Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young. The event will be held at Mise en Place, 442 West Grand Central Ave., and is set to start at […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2018

Five Democrats have already filed for the Hillsborough County Commission District 5 seat, but there’s no doubt the Party establishment is putting all their chips behind community activist Mariella Smith. Congresswoman Kathy Castor, former Education Commissioner Betty Castor and current County Commissioner Pat Kemp were part of Smith’s kickoff event Tuesday night. An audience of around […]

Mitch PerryNovember 10, 2017

In her just-concluded re-election bid to the St. Petersburg City Council District 2 seat, Darden Rice received the backing of the Suncoast Police Benevolent Association, an endorsement of which she’s very proud. She’s also the niece of former Pinellas County Sheriff Everett Rice. Rice mentioned those facts, among others, to an audience at Tampa’s Oxford Exchange […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 10, 2017

Congressman Charlie Crist has hired Gershom Faulkner as Outreach Director, to serve as the St. Petersburg Democrat’s liaison throughout Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “Gershom is a great addition to our team,” Crist said Friday. “His dedication to service is unwavering – as a Marine defending our country, and through positions with former Rep. Frank Peterman […]

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Betty Castor endorses Adam Hattersley for Congress

Nancy Millan announces several new endorsements

What you should know about the closest U.S. Senate race in Florida history

Andrew Gillum holding Tampa fundraiser this weekend

Amanda Murphy holding Tampa fundraiser for SD 16 bid Thursday

Betty Castor endorses Joy Goff-Marcil in HD 30 race

Bob Buesing kicks-off challenge to Dana Young Tuesday

Mariella Smith says facing Victor Crist is like ‘David and Goliath’

Darden Rice, Yolie Capin talk regionalism during Cafe Con Tampa

Charlie Crist names Gershom Faulkner as Outreach Director