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Gary FineoutAugust 28, 2016

In the months leading up to the crucial primary election, Florida’s two political parties and affiliated committees took in millions from gambling interests, utility companies and others with a stake in the outcome of this year’s contests. Campaign fundraising reports filed late Friday showed that the Florida Democratic Party raised $4.72 million in cash compared […]

Phil AmmannAugust 26, 2016

A mysterious and costly flyer has begun hitting mailboxes of Democratic voters in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. That, in itself, is not unusual in the days before Tuesday’s primary; what is notable is who paid for it — the Republican Party of Florida. Featured prominently in the glossy, high-quality mail piece — sent to households […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

While Donald Trump may only now be getting serious about establishing a ground game in Florida, the Republican Party of Florida says they’ll be more than ready to get their voters to the polls this November. On Thursday, the RPOF announced its Florida Leadership Victory Committee, which it says will work to ensure that Republicans up and down the ballot […]

Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2016

Wadi Gaitan‘s departure as chief spokesman for the Republican Party of Florida because of his issues with Donald Trump made national political news Monday. “I’m thankful for my almost two years with the Florida GOP, however, moving on gives me a great, new opportunity to continue promoting free market solutions while avoiding efforts that support […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 3, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio will help Florida Republicans open offices in the Panama City this week. The Republican Party of Florida announced it is opening an RPOF Victory office in Panama City later this week. Rubio, a Miami Republican running for re-election, is expected to be on hand. “As we work to ensure Republicans win up […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott brushed off questions about whether Donald Trump would be able to secure the nomination next week, saying the New York Republican is the clear winner. “He clearly won the delegates,” said Scott during a stop in Naples Friday. “My goal is that we have a great convention, and we highlight where we’re […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 22, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida said it welcomed Marco Rubio’s decision to run for re-election. Rubio announced Wednesday he planned to run for a second term in 2016. The decision reverses an earlier pledge to return home at the end of his term. “Keeping Florida’s U.S. Senate seat Republican is a top priority for our […]

Mitch PerryMay 14, 2016

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia on Saturday selected the 15 delegates and 15 alternates chosen as at-large delegates who had yet to be determined to be part of the state’s contingent of 99 delegates that will represent the Sunshine State at the Republican National Convention: They include former Miami-Dade Rep. Adam Hasner, who worked on U.S. Sen. Marco […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 11, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida has a big-ticket fundraiser planned in Jacksonville May 25, and the special guests are Mayor Lenny Curry and RPOF chairman. Blaise Ingoglia. The event, held at the River Club, features a packed host committee. State Sens. Aaron Bean, Rob Bradley, and Travis Hutson comprise part of the committee, as do State Reps. Janet Adkins, Travis Cummings, Jay Fant, Lake Ray, […]

Guest AuthorApril 25, 2016

For the past several months, voters across the country have witnessed and participated in one of the most competitive presidential primary elections the Republican Party has held in decades. While one of our candidates could still very likely reach the needed 1,237 delegate threshold to clinch the nomination, it is also possible that none of […]

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Richard Lamondin speaks to attendees of his town hall in Coconut Grove on Sept. 9, 2025. Image via Richard Lamondin campaign.

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