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Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2018

Three Republicans competed in the primary to succeed exiting House Speaker Richard Corcoran in Pasco County’s House District 37, and with the election in the books, Land O’ Lakes businessman Ardian Zika earned the nomination. With 35 of 36 precincts reporting, Zika led his closest opponent, Elle Rudisill, 57-26 percent. The third Republican vying for the […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika is rolling out a new ad touting an endorsement from Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in the Republican primary for House District 37. “I’m Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and in this election, I’m standing with Ardian Zika for state representative,” Nocco says in the ad. “Ardian stands with […]

Drew WilsonJuly 27, 2018

Land O’ Lakes businessman Ardian Zika hit another fundraising milestone in the race to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in Pasco County’s House District 37. Zika, a Republican, tacked on another $6,150 during the middle two weeks of July, bringing his overall fundraising past the $200,000 mark since he entered the race in August 2017. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 17, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that two chapters of the Florida Police Benevolent Association have endorsed his bid to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in Pasco County’s House District 37. “The West Central Florida Political Benevolent Association and the Tampa Police Benevolent Association is proud to inform you of our endorsement for […]

Drew WilsonMay 23, 2018

Ardian Zika has added another backer in his bid to replace term-limited House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. The Land O’ Lakes Republican announced Wednesday that John Grant, who represented Pasco and Hillsborough counties in the Florida Senate from 1986 to 2000, had endorsed him in the four-way Republican Primary for Pasco County-based seat. […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Sheriff Chris Nocco have endorsed his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. “Ardian Zika left a civil war-torn country to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. I’ve represented the people of Pasco County, as their Tax […]

Drew WilsonApril 30, 2018

Pasco County Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that his House District 37 campaign had gathered enough signatures to make the ballot by petition. The campaign said it has collected and submitted 1,225 petitions, which equates to 1 percent of the voter registration in HD 37. Qualifying by petition allows candidates to avoid paying a fee […]

Drew WilsonMarch 13, 2018

House District 37 frontrunner Ardian Zika picked up an endorsement Tuesday from St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes. “Ardian Zika is a conservative Republican who knows what it takes to build a business, make payroll and grow our economy,” Brandes said in a press release. “Ardian’s story – how he left a civil war-torn country […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37 crossed the $150,000 mark in total fundraising last month. Zika raised $8,325 in January and has now raised $155,762 since filing for the Pasco County-based seat in August. He had just shy of $148,000 in the bank […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

The fourth Republican and the second Democrat have entered the race to take over for term-limited House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. Odessa Republican Ryan Boney opened a campaign account on Jan. 26, joining Bill Gunter, Elle Rudisill and Ardian Zika in the GOP primary for the Pasco County seat. Boney is a […]

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Ardian Zika secures HD 37 Republican nomination with ease

Chris Nocco gives full endorsement of Ardian Zika in new ad

Ardian Zika hits $200K raised for HD 37 campaign

Two more police unions back Ardian Zika for HD 37

Ardian Zika endorsed by former Pasco state Senator

Ardian Zika adds two major endorsements for HD 37 campaign

Ardian Zika makes HD 37 ballot by petition

Jeff Brandes backs Ardian Zika for state House

Ardian Zika crosses $150K fundraising mark in HD 37

Two more file to succeed Richard Corcoran in HD 37