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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Brian Mast has a big lead in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Mast leads the field with 39 percent support, according to internal polling data obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. The Logit Group poll found Rebecca Negron was in second, with 19 percent, followed by Mark Freeman with 18 percent. The survey found 10 percent of voters said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 2, 2016

Rebecca Negron thinks it’s time to teach Congress a lesson. The Stuart Republican released a new advertisement Tuesday, promising to “teach Washington a lesson our children already understand.” “If we truly want to succeed, then we need people in Congress who are going to put in the work and get results,” she said in an […]

Staff ReportsAugust 1, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Conservative Leadership PAC, the National Organization for Women in Florida, and Florida REALTORS PAC — issued endorsements. — The International Association of Firefighters and the Florida Professional […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Rebecca Negron boosted her campaign coffers in the second quarter of 2016, raising more than $283,000 for her congressional campaign. The Stuart Republican’s campaign announced Thursday Negron raised $283,715 during the three-month fundraising period. The haul marked her strongest fundraising period to date, and brought her total to $912,820. “I truly appreciate all of the support […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

There’s less than two months until Floridians start casting votes, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce — issued endorsements this week. — Florida Parents Against […]

Staff ReportsJuly 8, 2016

Just because you’re running for Congress doesn’t mean you can drive through the district without your seatbelt on. Mark Freeman, a candidate in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, was cited by Sewalls Point Police Department last month for not wearing his seatbelt. Police officers also noted that Freeman, a medical doctor, had both headphones in his ears, […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 11, 2016

Vero Beach Republican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield has endorsed Rebecca Negron in Florida’s 18th Congressional District race, Negron’s campaign announced Thursday. “I believe Rebecca Negron is the best candidate in the race for Congressional District 18 to serve our Treasure Coast in Washington,” Mayfield said. “If elected, I know she will work tirelessly on the issues […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 4, 2016

Republican Congressional District 18 candidate Rebecca Negron launches a new campaign ad Thursday highlighting her conservative bona fides, her campaign said. “Washington is out of touch, and I think it is high-time that we send Washington a message,” Negron said. “I’ve been working in the Treasure Coast community for 40 years, supporting churches and helping […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 13, 2016

Political newcomer and multimillionaire businessman Randy Perkins’ entrance into the campaign to succeed Rep. Patrick Murphy has shaken up the dynamics of that race since his November announcement. First, perceived Democratic front-runner Melissa McKinlay, ended her own bid for the 18th District within weeks of Perkins launching his, citing his ability to self-finance and her […]

Ryan RayJanuary 4, 2016

Democrat Randy Perkins took in a massive $1.35 million dollar haul during his first active month of running for Congress, his campaign announced Monday. The independently wealthy political novice raised about $425,000 from donors, as well as chipping in $1 million of his own money during the fourth fundraising quarter of 2015. Perkins is seeking to succeed […]

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Poll: Brian Mast leads the field in CD 18

Rebecca Negron vows to ‘teach Washington a lesson’ in new ad

Endorsement Watch: Conservative Leadership PAC, Florida Realtors, National Organization for Women in Florida, and others issue endorsements

Rebecca Negron raises nearly $284K in second quarter of 2016

Endorsement watch: Florida Parents Against Common Core, Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Mark Freeman, CD 18 hopeful, cited for not wearing his seat belt

Republican Debbie Mayfield endorses Rebecca Negron for CD18

New Rebecca Negron CD 18 ad sends Washington a message

In CD 18 race, Jonathan Chane (mistakenly) casts first stone against Randy Perkins

Randy Perkins garners $1.35 million in first month for congressional bid