Jacob OglesApril 11, 2021
6min7740
But if he resigns, Doug Broxson would have an edge in a special election.
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Jacob OglesApril 11, 2021
Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2018
3min723
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz won the GOP primary election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. As of 8:45 p.m., Gaetz had a little over 61 percent of the vote, with Republican challengers Cris Dosev and John Mills at 33.5 percent and 5 percent, respectively. “I am proud that Northwest Florida voters continue to place their […]
Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018
5min914
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, now a resident of Florida, endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for re-election to Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Monday. Huckabee, who lives in CD 1, said in a campaign video that he was glad the Shalimar Republican was his congressman, and said he’s lived up to his expectations during his […]
Drew WilsonJuly 28, 2018
4min1182
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has already earned the backing of “the big man himself” in his quest for a second term in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, and this week he picked up another major backer. The National Rifle Association said Friday they were on board for the Shalimar Republican’s re-election bid, which should come as […]
Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018
3min629
Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]
Peter SchorschDecember 12, 20174min369
Politicians are quick to criticize “the media” when they receive less-than-flattering news coverage. On the other hand, many lawmakers and candidates are embracing media — especially social media — as an efficient way to reach out to voters, offering unfiltered views on critical issues. Few politicos understand this new political reality better than Panhandle Republican […]