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Mitch PerryJune 21, 2016

In the battle for the Senate District 19, encompassing Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, Ed Narain received some big endorsements Monday. Tampa Bay area Congresswoman Kathy Castor endorsed his candidacy, as did the man she succeeded in Congress, Jim Davis. Tampa City Council Chairman Mike Suarez is also backing Narain. “As a state representative, Ed has been a great partner as we worked to bring more jobs, […]

Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

The Senate District 19 seat encompasses both Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Ed Narain and Betty Reed reside in Tampa, while Darryl Rouson is running for the seat from St. Petersburg, so it’s probably not a surprise that a number of St. Pete Democrats have announced their support for Rouson in the race. Pinellas County Commissioners Ken […]

Peter SchorschJune 16, 2016

Five months from Election Day, Republican Sens. Jeff Brandes, Jack Latvala, Tom Lee and Bill Galvano are still running unopposed. The only two bay area Senate seats in contention so far are the Senate District 18 contest between Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young and Democrat Bob Buesing and the three-way Democratic primary going down in SD 19. Young had built up quite the lead in her jump to the […]

Mitch PerryJune 13, 2016

A new public opinion survey shows St. Petersburg-based Democrat Darryl Rouson leading two other Democratic opponents for the open Senate District 19 seat. St. Pete Polls shows Rouson leading in the three-way race with 23 percent support. Former lawmaker Betty Reed is in second place with 18 percent, and current House District 61 Representative Ed Narain is at 11 percent. […]

Mitch PerryJune 10, 2016

Tampa state house Representative Ed Narain announced on Friday that he has become the fastest candidate in the Senate District 19 race to qualify via petitions, doing so in 72 days. “After being asked by members of the community to enter the race, we’ve been working hard to get our message out to our neighbors in the district,” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 19, 2016

“Mr. Manners” is hoping to become “Sen. Manners.” John Houman filed paperwork Tuesday to run for the Florida Senate in District 19. The Tampa Republican, who calls himself “Mr. Manners” on his website, is the only Republican in the race. So who is he? Houman did not immediately respond to an interview request, but he […]

Mitch PerryMay 11, 2016

Dan Fiorini, a first-time candidate challenging fellow Democrat Wengay Newton for the open House District 70 seat, raised more cash than Newton in April, the third month in a row he’s done so. The April report shows Fiorini raised $4,496.95 to Newton’s $3,060.00, including in-kind contributions. “Obviously, our message is resonating with the community, “Fiorini […]

Mitch PerryMay 5, 2016

Outgoing state legislator Arthenia Joyner has been a pioneer throughout her professional career in law and politics, and with just months to go before she ends her legislative career in Tallahassee, she was given a commemoration Thursday by the Tampa City Council honoring her work. The 73-year-old lifelong Democrat currently represents Tampa’s Senate District 19, where she […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 4, 2016

There will be only one Rouson on the ballot in 2016. Angela Rouson announced Wednesday that despite her interest she would not run for the Florida House seat currently held by her husband, Rep. Darryl Rouson. Darryl Rouson is running for the state Senate after serving eight years in the House. He is term-limited from seeking re-election. […]

Peter SchorschApril 14, 2016

Three of the five Senate races in Hillsborough or Pinellas County feature an incumbent running without opposition. In a fourth race – the one for Senate District 18 – Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young has no challenger yet, although a Democrat is expected to file next week. As of April, SD 19 is the only Bay area seat with […]

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Kathy Castor and Mike Suarez endorse Ed Narain in SD 19 race

Host of Pinellas Democrats endorse Darryl Rouson in SD 19 race

Where sh*t stands in Tampa Bay legislative races

New poll shows Darryl Rouson well ahead of Betty Reed and Ed Narain in SD 19 contest

Ed Narain qualifies for ballot in SD 19 race via petition

John Houman, a self-described ‘Mr. Manners,’ announces SD 19 bid

Dan Fiorini tops Wengay Newton in fundraising in HD 70 race for 3rd straight month

Tampa City Council honors Arthenia Joyner as her legislative career winds down

Angela Rouson won’t run for husband’s Florida House seat

Where sh*t stands in Tampa Bay’s 2016 legislative races