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Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Hot off the heels of a campaign ad touting his work as a prosecutor, Seminole Republican Berny Jacques announced that his Florida House bid has landed an endorsement from one of the state’s largest police unions. “The Fraternal Order Of Police have endorsed Berny Jacques and feel that he is the best choice of candidate […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

A political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association has endorsed state Sen. Gary Farmer over former state Rep. Jim Waldman in the Democratic primary for Senate District 34. “The FMA PAC is honored to endorse Senator Farmer for re-election. We have worked closely with him on issues of importance to us and look forward […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Former Clearwater Rep. Ed Hooper added another backer for his state Senate bid Wednesday, landing the support of the political arm of the Florida Medical Association. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Ed Hooper for Senate District 16. During his time in the House, the FMA worked very closely with him and he was a […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Florida House of Representatives candidate Tracey Kagan has picked up the endorsement of the Florida National Organization of Women Political Action Committee in her campaign to be elected in Florida House District 29, her campaign announced. Kagan, a criminal law practice lawyer from Longwood, declared she would always champion the rights of women and girls. […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate Tyler Sirois has picked up the endorsement of the Florida State Lodge and the District 7 Council of the Fraternal Order of Police in his campaign for House District 51. “We believe that his dedication to serving his community will inspire others to lead Florida in the right direction […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

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The political arm of the Florida Medical Association announced Tuesday that it’s backing Indialantic state Rep. Thad Altman for another term in Brevard County’s House District 52. “The FMA PAC is proud to support Rep. Thad Altman for re-election. Rep. Altman has worked closely with the FMA on many issues during his time in both […]

Scott PowersJuly 17, 2018

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has received the endorsement of Orlando’s State Attorney Aramis Ayala, someone who polarized much of Florida last year with her anti-death penalty stance but also won strong statewide recognition and support among many progressive Democrats. “I’m proud to stand with Mayor Andrew Gillum in his campaign to take this state back […]

Scott PowersJuly 17, 2018

State Rep. Mike Miller is taking to the airwaves in the hotly-contested Republican primary race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District with a television commercial featuring Gov. Rick Scott and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio praising him. The 30-second TV spot, “They Both Like Mike,” is essentially a mashup of some video highlights from two internet ads […]

Scott PowersJuly 17, 2018

Democratic former Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink – the first woman of a major political party to run for governor – endorsed Gwen Graham for that position Tuesday. “I am supporting Gwen Graham for governor because I know she will be an outstanding leader for our state,” Sink stated in a news release issued […]

Scott PowersJuly 17, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott blasted his U.S. senate election opponent Bill Nelson on Tuesday, calling the Democratic U.S. senator a hypocrite for not paying payroll taxes or health care benefits for campaign staffers while railing against tax cuts and Republican opposition to health care programs in Washington. Scott was responding to reports that Nelson’s campaign […]

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Berny Jacques gets police backing in HD 66

FMA PAC prescribes a second term for Gary Farmer

Florida Medical Association recommends Ed Hooper for SD 16

Tracey Kagan picks up endorsement from NOW PAC

Tyler Sirois picks up FOP endorseement in HD 51 contest

FMA says Thad Altman is just what the doctor ordered for HD 52

Aramis Ayala endorses Andrew Gillum in governor’s race

Mike Miller launching his first TV ad in CD 7 race

Alex Sink endorses Gwen Graham

Rick Scott calls Bill Nelson ‘a hypocrite’ over tax, health care for staff