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Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Former Auburndale state Rep. Neil Combee isn’t leading by double digits, as indicated by a recent poll commissioned by his campaign, but he does have an outside the margins lead in the Republican primary for Florida’s 15th Congressional District. According to a new survey from St. Pete Polls, Combee has the support of nearly 36 […]

Drew WilsonAugust 9, 2018

A new poll shows former state Rep. Neil Combee has a monster lead in the primary contest for Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The Strategic Government Consulting poll, conducted Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, the Auburndale Republican is the pick for 31 percent of primary voters while Dover state Rep. Ross Spano, who had a double-digit […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

Valrico Democrat Andrew Learned attacked his primary opponent in Florida’s 15th Congressional District on Wednesday over recent spending by a so-called “dark money” group. The Learned campaign pointed to recent Federal Elections Commission filings showing that a super PAC by the name of “REINVESTING IN AMERICA” had tossed $19,487 to Washington-based Resonance Campaigns for a data […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

The political arm of the Family Research Council announced Wednesday that it’s backing Dover state Rep. Ross Spano’s campaign for Congress. Spano, currently in his third term representing Hillsborough County’s HD 59, is one of five candidates seeking the Republican nomination in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. When it comes to championing “individual liberties” and “strong […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Valrico Democrat Andrew Learned is out with his first TV ad in the crowded race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, saying he’ll fight for “Medicare for All” if elected to fill the open seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. The 15-second spot, titled “Human Right,” features the Navy veteran shaking hands with […]

Joe HendersonAugust 6, 2018

Andrew Learned took time off Sunday from his campaign represent Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Instead of hanging out or lounging around the house though, Learned competed in the Siesta Key Triathlon. He finished 13th overall. Supporters shouldn’t fret though. He was back on the trail by midafternoon, tweeting his disdain for President Trump and other […]

Jacob OglesAugust 5, 2018

The National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee jumped into a crowded pool of candidates in Florida’s 15th Congressional District and backed Republican Ross Spano for the seat. The Florida Realtors PAC announced the endorsement on Friday. “Florida Realtors PAC recognizes Ross Spano’s record of supporting homeownership and private property rights in the Florida Legislature and we […]

Bill RuftyJuly 29, 2018

An open seat in Florida’s 15th Congressional District, held by a Republican since 1984, could be in play for Democrats and Kristen Carlson is the front-runner in the Democrats’ primary, according to the latest assessment by the authoritative Cook Political Report. The report, which analyses congressional elections, has lowered its assessment of the race in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Politicos from across the state are paying tribute after the unexpected passing of activist Stephen Gately. Originally born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gately made his mark on the Florida political scene. He spent several years as a field representative for U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, who is set to retire this year after serving Florida’s 15th […]

Drew WilsonJuly 27, 2018

Brandon businessman Danny Kushmer announced Friday that his bid for Florida’s 15th Congressional District picked up an endorsement from former Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections and Superintendent of Hillsborough County Schools Earl Lennard. “I have known Danny Kushmer for many years and I know he will be a strong voice for our community in Congress. I […]

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Neil Combee takes lead in CD 15 Republican primary, poll shows

Poll puts Neil Combee up big in CD 15 primary

Andrew Learned says ‘dark money’ fueling Kristen Carlson’s CD 15 bid

Family Research Council backs Ross Spano for CD 15

Andrew Learned pitches ‘Medicare for All’ in first CD 15 ad

Joe Henderson: Andrew Learned knows about the extra mile

National Realtors back Ross Spano for Congress

Cook Political Report puts CD 15 in play for Democrats

Tributes pour in from across Florida after passing of activist Stephen Gately

Hillsborough Schools chief backs Danny Kushmer for CD 15