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Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2016

A Lake Mary Democrat has filed to run against incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Plakon as he seeks re-election in House District 29. Fred Marra filed for the Seminole County seat earlier this month and, with Libertarian David Leavitt and fellow Democrat Chuck O’Neal both ending their HD 29 campaigns, he is currently the only candidate […]

Drew WilsonOctober 14, 2015

Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon’s House District 29 re-election campaign got a little easier after his only opponent dropped out of the race last week. Libertarian David Leavitt sent a withdrawal letter to the Florida Division of Elections on Oct. 5 and was just recently removed from the 2016 candidate list. Leavitt’s candidacy alone didn’t […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

College professor Steve Edmonds told FloridaPolitics.com Monday afternoon he is leaving the Libertarian Party of Florida and will run under No Party Affiliation in House District 28. “I’ve notified the County Supervisor of Elections of my intentions to switch from Libertarian to No Party of Affiliation” said Edmonds. “I’ve come to the conclusion that the […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

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The Libertarian Party of Seminole County has announced that they have cut ties with the state Party, in the middle of a statewide controversy that recently caused it’s state chair to resign. According to a brief statement on social media: “Effective immediately, the Libertarian Party of Seminole County affiliate to the Libertarian Party of Florida has […]

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After opponents drop out, Scott Plakon draws one Democratic challenge in HD 29

Libertarian drops bid to unseat Scott Plakon in HD 29

Steve Edmonds to leave Libertarian Party and run NPA in HD 28

Seminole Libertarians cut ties with state Party