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Ryan NicolMay 11, 2018

Miami journalist Maria Elvira Salazar has pulled in support from conservative super PAC FreedomWorks for America in her bid to replace Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. That support will come in the form of get-out-the-vote tactics as Salazar competes with a whopping eight other Republicans in a jam-packed primary. “Maria Elvira Salazar […]

Ryan NicolMay 2, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson, a candidate for Congress this year, has begun a two-day listening tour in Puerto Rico. The visit will deal in part with the island’s recovery following Hurricane Maria. According to a news release, Richardson is set to meet with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and other officials to discuss the […]

Scott PowersApril 13, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate David Richardson has become the first candidate running for Florida’s 27th Congressional District seat to be given the Mom’s Demand Action’s for “candidate distinction” reflecting his views for gun laws reform. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, formed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting in 2012, is part […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2018

Miami state Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez announced Wednesday that he would drop out of the crowded Democratic Primary race in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “My time in public office was borne of community-based work here in Miami, standing up for everyday people. My service in the Legislature has been no different, tackling tough issues and trying […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

Miami Democrat Michael Hepburn, who is running in the crowded primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, filed paperwork Monday to run for state Senate. Hepburn told Florida Politics that his decision to file for Senate District 37 – the seat currently held by primary rival Jose Javier Fernandez – was not an indication he was […]

Drew WilsonApril 5, 2018

Less than a month after entering the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, Donna Shalala’s campaign said Thursday that it’s brought in $1.17 million in contributions. The total instantly puts Shalala, a former Health and Human Services and University of Miami president, on even footing in the crowded Democratic Primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. […]

Scott PowersApril 2, 2018

Democratic state Rep. David Richardson announced Monday morning his campaign raised $411.021 in the first quarter of 2018 for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, one of the most hotly contested races anywhere. Richardson went into the first quarter leading the money race; this $411,000 haul could keep him atop a field that now has eight Democrats, […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

Democrat Donna Shalala put out her first ad Wednesday in the crowded race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The 30-second spot, titled “Ready to Deliver,” touts the former Health and Human Services secretary and longtime University of Miami president’s record of accomplishments. “Changes must happen in Congress. […]

Scott PowersMarch 14, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate David Richardson has released his first digital video ad, introducing himself in Florida’s 27th Congressional District race and discussing abortion, prison reform, and his status as Florida’s first openly gay lawmaker. “I decided to talk about these issues publicly. I’m not afraid to talk about this stuff out loud. And I’m not […]

Peter SchorschMarch 9, 2018

In what has been the longest tease of a campaign rollout in South Florida political history, Donna Shalala finally announced Wednesday she was officially running in the CD 27 Democratic primary — but not before beating herself to her own punch when her campaign’s filing paperwork was spotted on the FEC website Monday night. But […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

FreedomWorks for America backs Maria Elvira Salazar for CD 27 seat

CD 27 hopeful David Richardson launches Puerto Rico listening tour

David Richardson picks up ‘Moms’ seal on guns views in CD 27 race

Jose Javier Rodriguez will remain in state Senate, forego congressional bid

Michael Hepburn files for SD 37, but will remain in CD 27 race

Donna Shalala raises over $1M in 25 days

David Richardson reporting $411K first quarter in CD 27 race

Donna Shalala drops first ad in CD 27 race

David Richardson video ad in CD 27 discusses abortion, prison reform, being gay

Two days of Donna Shalala: A review