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Staff ReportsNovember 8, 2016

Election night parties will be raging across the state Tuesday. For some, it’s a chance to pop some bottles and celebrate. For others, it will be a somber event, marking the last hurrah of a long, hard-fought campaign. Want to party like a politician? Here’s a rundown of where candidates will be as the polls […]

Staff ReportsNovember 2, 2016

With just a few days until the election, organizations are continuing to roll out endorsements for state and federal candidates. — Add the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce to the list of groups backing Randy Perkins. The Chamber endorsed Perkins in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The organization, according to the Perkins campaign, made its […]

Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2016

Brian Mast, the Republican candidate in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, reported $8,700 in contributions in a new filing with the Federal Election Commission Monday, including $5,000 from a committee backing Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst. Mast is running against self-funding Democrat Randy Perkins for the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, who is running […]

Staff ReportsNovember 1, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund is making its closing arguments in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The conservative super PAC released its fifth and final ad in the race between Republican Brian Mast and Democrat Randy Perkins. The 30-second spot focuses on claims about Perkins’ business. “Whether it’s grossly overcharging a school district or refusing to reveal his […]

Staff ReportsOctober 31, 2016

Randy Perkins has received the support of his one-time opponent. Democrat Jonathan Chane announced Monday he was endorsing Perkins, his Democratic primary opponent in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “In the past few weeks, I have become increasingly alarmed at what I am seeing coming from Brian Mast and his campaign,” said Chane in a statement […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2016

Democratic CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins put another $1 million of his own money into his campaign last week, according to a new notice filed with the Federal Election Commission. Perkins’ Oct. 27 contribution follows a separate $1 million cash infusion he made Oct. 20, and he has now put nearly $8 million of his […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2016

Attorney and Senate District 18 Democratic candidate Bob Buesing boasts on the campaign trail he is a proud signer of the Now Or Neverglades Declaration, so it’s not exactly a surprise he is receiving the endorsement of the Everglades Trust. Buesing was one of 18 candidates running in local, state, and federal races in Florida next month who received the […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. — Neal Dunn has earned the support of the National Right to Life. The organization endorsed Dunn, a medical doctor, in his campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “This endorsement reflects your commitment to strengthening […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Brian Mast’s service record is front and center in a new ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund. The super PAC released its third ad Friday in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The 60-second spot features Cody Bonk, a former Army medic of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. In the ad, Bonk describes what happens the day […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 17, 2016

Randy Perkins continues to self-fund his congressional campaign, kicking in more than $2 million during the most recent fundraising period. Campaign finance records filed with the Federal Election Commission show Perkins gave his campaign nearly $2.8 million between Aug. 11 and Sept. 30. The Treasure Coast Democrat has given his campaign more than $5 million since […]

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Party like a politician: Where to find the candidates on Election Night

Endorsement Watch: Hispanic Leadership Fund, National Association of Police organizations, others issue endorsements

Joni Ernst-affiliated PAC gives $5K to Brian Mast in CD 18

Congressional Leadership Fund releases final ad slamming Randy Perkins in CD 18

Randy Perkins receives backing of one-time opponent Jonathan Chane

Randy Perkins sinks another $1M into CD 18 race, 2nd since Oct. 20

Everglades Trust endorses Bob Buesing in the SD 18 race

Endorsement watch: National Right to Life, Sierra Club, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Congressional Leadership Fund focuses on Brian Mast’s service in new ad

CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins loans campaign more than $2M