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Drew WilsonMay 11, 2018

A bundle of Polk County officials announced this week that they’re backing former Auburndale Republican Rep. Neil Combee in his bid for Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The nods came in from current Republican Reps. Ben Albritton, Mike LaRosa and Josie Tomkow, who was recently elected to replace Combee in a special election for House District […]

Drew WilsonMay 11, 2018

Ross Spano will be on the move this weekend. The Republican state representative will hold three campaign kickoff events within the boundaries of Florida’s 15th Congressional District, which he declared for shortly after current CD 15 U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross announced he wouldn’t seek re-election in 2018. He had previously been a candidate to replace […]

Drew WilsonMay 5, 2018

Former Republican state Rep. Neil Combee is kicking off his campaign for Florida’s 15th Congressional District with an event in Polk City next week. The May 12 fundraiser will run from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Sunny Acres Lodge, owned by the family of Josie Tomkow. Combee was an avid supporter of Tomkow during […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2018

Thonotosassa Sen. Tom Lee closed down his political committee Thursday, possibly indicating his decision to run for the congressional seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. William S. Jones, who chaired The Conservative, sent a letter to the Florida Division of Elections Thursday shuttering the longstanding fundraising account effective immediately. The committee had […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

State Rep. Ross Spano is officially exiting the Attorney General race to run for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, which is opening up due to the retirement of U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. The Dover Republican had already said he would run for Congress, and he’s now followed through by retooling his campaign website and filing paperwork with […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

Former Republican state Rep. Neil Combee said he’ll make a “big announcement” on Tuesday, likely a run for Congress. “Stay tuned HIGH NOON tomorrow we make a big announcement! I am forever grateful to the folks in my community, this region and most recently this country as a strong supporter of President [Donald] Trump and […]

Peter SchorschApril 15, 2018

There’s still a couple weeks left before voters pick Neil Combee’s replacement in the Florida House, but the Auburndale Republican may already be thinking of running for another seat – this time in Congress. In a cryptic Facebook post, Combee seemed to indicate he’s considering a run to succeed U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s […]

Mitch PerryJune 1, 2017

Although Polk County Republican Rep. Dennis Ross easily won Florida’s 15th Congressional District each of the four times he’s been on the ballot since 2010, Democrats seem particularly energized in challenging him when he runs for re-election next year. As previously reported by FloridaPolitics.com, no fewer than five Democrats have already filed to run in a primary […]

Tag: CD 15

Neil Combee announces first wave of Polk County endorsements

Ross Spano lines up three CD 15 kickoff events

Neil Combee launching CD 15 campaign May 12

Is closing of Tom Lee political committee sign of congressional run?

Ross Spano exits AG race, files for CD 15

Neil Combee teases big announcement for Tuesday

Neil Combee considering bid for Dennis Ross’ seat, Kelli Stargel passes

Activist group targets Republican Dennis Ross for ‘Putin us off’