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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 26, 2016

State Senate candidate Andrew Korge has been cleared of any wrongdoing, after prosecutors determined an offer of $25,000 to Sen. Dwight Bullard was not likely a bribe. Instead, prosecutors said, the evidence showed there was an attempt by “two political consultants to better both Korge and Bullard’s position in their respective elections.” Prosecutors also noted […]

Jim RosicaAugust 16, 2016

The Florida Elections Commission Tuesday ordered state Sen. Dwight Bullard to pay $2,000 in fines for filing faulty campaign finance reports. Bullard, a Cutler Bay Democrat, had been charged with failing to fix incomplete reports in 2013 and 2015 — even after being told how to do so, staff told commissioners. He was given “multiple […]

Scott PowersAugust 12, 2016

The national progressive Democrats’ group Democracy For America has announced endorsements in several more Florida races, including backing Henry Lim, Alex Barrio, and Sheena Meade in Florida House races, and Dwight Bullard in a Florida Senate race. Meade is running in House District 46, Lim in House District 47 and Barrio in House District 48, […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Miami Republican Rep. Frank Artiles was the top fundraiser in the race for Senate District 40 between June 25 and July 8, with $17,300 in contributions. Artiles’ haul came in across 22 contributions and included $1,000 checks from lobbying firm Southern Strategy Group and “Florida Grown,” the political committee headed up by Agriculture Commissioner Adam […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

The Senate District 40 race just got a bit more interesting. Ana Rivas Logan, one of four Democrats vying for the seat, announced Tuesday she was dropping out of the race. The announcement comes as prosecutors said they were looking into allegations Andrew Korge offered Dwight Bullard money to switch Senate districts. When she announced six […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2016

Let’s step back for a moment. A few weeks ago — yes, I know it seems like an eternity — Dwight Bullard was busy gathering fines, audit letters and FEC orders. If things stayed the same, Senate District 40, a legitimate swing and possibly even a “lean Democrat” seat was slipping out of reach. The Democrats needed […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Dwight Bullard is staying in District 40. Bullard, a Cutler Bay Democrat, said Friday he plans to stay in District 40, despite speculation he might mount a run in Senate District 38. In a statement Friday, Bullard said he is committed to the South Dade community, and couldn’t think of a “more rewarding area to […]

Peter SchorschJune 14, 2016

More shake-ups in South Florida’s legislative races may be coming down the pike. According to a top South Florida Democratic political consultant, Andrew Korge may jump into the Senate District 40 race. That decision would set up a three-way Democratic primary between Korge, Dwight Bullard, and Ana Rivas Logan. Korge is currently running in Senate […]

Ryan RayJune 10, 2016

Miami Rep. Frank Artiles brought in another massive fundraising haul during the May reporting period, raising $92,801 last month through his campaign account and another $42,000 through an associated political committee called “Veterans for Conservative Principles.” That brings his overall fundraising total to some $341,000 for his Senate District 40 account, according to recently released state campaign finance […]

Larry GriffinJune 8, 2016

Sen. Dwight Bullard has been selected as the Legislator of the Year by the American Muslim Democratic Caucus. “This is a distinctive honor and I am truly humbled by the award,” Bullard said. “The AMDC works tirelessly to keep voters informed on a number of pressing issues throughout our state, and I look forward to continuing […]

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Andrew Korge cleared in alleged bribery scheme

Dwight Bullard ordered to pay fines in elections panel case

National progressive group endorses Henry Lim, Alex Barrio, Sheena Meade, Dwight Bullard

In SD 40 race, Frank Artiles adds another $17K to campaign warchest

Ana Rivas Logan drops out of SD 40 race

Ana Rivas Logan underwhelms in first report for state Senate campaign

Dwight Bullard says he plans to stay in Senate District 40

The latest musical chairs in play in South Florida’s legislative races

Frank Artiles, now officially on 2016 ballot, brings in $134K in May Senate fundraising

Dwight Bullard to be honored by American Muslim Democratic Caucus