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Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott has earned the endorsement of Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) as he continues his campaign to oust incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott, running for U.S. Senate after two terms as Florida’s governor, thanked the group for its endorsement. “Over the past seven and a half years, we’ve worked hard to improve the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 24, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters snagged another endorsement for her Pinellas County Commission bid Tuesday, this time from the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters. “Kathleen Peters realizes the importance of public safety and the sacrifices that firefighters, paramedics, and police officers make on a daily basis. The leadership she has displayed as an elected official […]

Scott PowersJuly 24, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto announced the endorsement of his re-election campaign by the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida Tuesday. The endorsement adds to a list of Democratic and progressive groups that previously might have been expected to endorse Soto’s Democratic primary challenger and predecessor in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson. […]

Scott PowersJuly 24, 2018

The Seminole County firefighters union is backing Republican state House candidate David Smith, according to his campaign. The endorsement by the Seminole County Professional Fire Fighters Union Local 3254 follows that of the Fraternal Order of Police backing Smith announced last week. He faces Democrat Lee Mangold in a battle for the HD 28 seat […]

Drew WilsonJuly 24, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody picked up more law enforcement support Tuesday by way of an endorsement from the Florida Police Chiefs Association. “As a former federal prosecutor and Circuit Court judge, Ashley Moody has shown dedication in bringing criminals to justice and upholding the law,” FPCA executive director Amy Mercer said. “She has […]

Scott PowersJuly 23, 2018

Democrat Darryl Block is receiving the endorsement of the National Association of Social Workers in his campaign for House District 29. Block is a lawyer and social worker from Lake Mary. He faces Tracey Kagan in the Aug. 28 Democratic primary. The winner takes on Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon in November for the central Seminole […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate and Cocoa Mayor Henry Parrish has received the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce in his bid to be elected in House District 51, his campaign announced Friday. “We are proud to announce our endorsement of Henry Parrish for HD 51!” the chamber announced in a tweet Friday. […]

Ryan NicolJuly 20, 2018

Delores Hogan Johnson, one of four Democrats competing in House District 84, has now been endorsed by the man she’s running to replace. Democratic state Rep. Larry Lee Jr. announced his endorsement of Johnson Friday. Lee decided back in March that he would not run for re-election in HD 84. “I am endorsing Delores Johnson […]

Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos has thrown his support behind fellow Republican Tyler Sirois in election for House District 51. “Tyler is a trusted friend and solid conservative who will effectively advocate for Brevard County families and business owners. Brevard needs strong voices in our state capitol,” Haridopolos stated in a news release issued […]

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AIF backs Rick Scott for Senate

St. Pete firefighters back Kathleen Peters for Pinellas Commission

Darren Soto picks up Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida nod

Firefighters’ union endorse David Smith in HD 28 race

Florida police chiefs back Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Social workers endorse Darryl Block in HD 29

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Henry Parrish gets Florida Chamber endorsement in HD 51 race

Delores Hogan Johnson endorsed by outgoing HD 84 representative

Mike Haridopolos backs Tyler Sirois in HD 51 race