Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

A new 30-second TV spot has Carlos Curbelo playing the role of referee when it comes to Washington politics. The ad, titled “Refereeing Washington,” harkens back to Curbelo’s first job as a basketball referee. Curbelo makes the case that the skills he learned back then help him shoot straight when it comes to political debates […]

Ryan NicolAugust 21, 2018

Facebook says an ad from House District 98 candidate Andrew Dolberg promoting medical marijuana was reinstated after being removed because of an “error.” As Florida Politics previously reported, Dolberg says he received a notice from Facebook that the ad was removed because the company does not allow the promotion of illegal drugs. In the ad, Dolberg advocated […]

Ryan NicolAugust 18, 2018

A third-party ad in support of Brian Mast‘s re-election in Florida’s 18th Congressional District features testimony from a “working mom” on the benefits of the GOP tax cuts passed late last year. Left unsaid in the ad? That working mom who’s supporting a U.S. House candidate from Florida is a candidate herself for the state […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

Broward County School Board member Ann Murray is once again facing questions after a campaign mailer reminded voters of her past use of a racial slur, according to a new report from the Sun-Sentinel. Murray used the term in 2007 in reference to watching a football game at Hard Rock Stadium. She reportedly referred to […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

Tampa Democrat Mike Alvarez has launched a new digital ad campaign that contrasts his record against that of his chief rival in the Democratic primary for House District 62, School Board member Susan Valdes. Sample ads provided by the campaign say that “District 62 has a choice,” with the one half of the ad featuring a full-color […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

Sean Shaw is out with a new digital campaign ad as he battles for the Democratic nomination in the race for Attorney General. Shaw currently serves in the Florida House, representing House District 61 in Tampa. The ad, titled “Meet Sean Shaw,” highlights his efforts in the House to push for gun control legislation in […]

Ryan NicolAugust 13, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is out with a new TV spot, pushing his “Florida First” message as the GOP primary race for Governor nears a close. The 30-second ad, titled “God’s Country,” features several iconic images of the state as Putnam narrates what he views as the strengths of the state. “In Florida, anything is possible,” […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Attorney General candidate Frank White is rolling out a new TV ad Monday saying he, not fellow Republican Ashley Moody, has a record county sheriffs can trust. The 30-second ad, titled “Florida Sheriffs Support Frank White,” apes a recent TV ad by Moody by bringing in some backup from county sheriffs who are backing his […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2018

Dover state Rep. Ross Spano has started running his first TV ad in the race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, pitching himself as a candidate who will fight to keep the American Dream “alive and well.” The ad, titled “American Dream,” sees the Hillsborough County Republican touch on that concept before rattling off a litany […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2018

Gainesville physician Kayser Enneking, a Democrat, started hitting TV Friday with a new ad backing up her campaign to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Keith Perry in Senate District 8. The 30-second spot, titled “Caring For North Central Florida,” features footage of the anesthesiologist in operating rooms, waiting rooms and living rooms while pitching her as […]

Tag: campaign ad

Carlos Curbelo on ‘refereeing’ politics: ‘I just call ’em like I see ’em’

Facebook reinstates Andrew Dolberg medical marijuana ad after ‘error’

‘Working mom’ in pro-Brian Mast ad is a GOP candidate for state House…in Pennsylvania

Broward School Board member again under fire for racial slur

Mike Alvarez rolls out new digital ads in HD 62 primary

New Sean Shaw ad highlights push for gun control legislation

Adam Putnam pushes ‘Florida First’ message in new ad

Frank White ad sees sheriffs tout him as a ‘conservative we can trust’

Ross Spano vows to protect ‘American Dream’ in first CD 15 ad

Kayser Enneking pitches health care experience in first TV ad