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Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is endorsing businessman Steve Cona for Hillsborough County School Board District 1 seat. “I believe that Steve is the best candidate for School Board District 1,” Buckhorn said Thursday. “For years, he has dedicated himself to his community and helped strengthen Hillsborough County. Steve will continue to fight to ensure that our students […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak announced Thursday that she had picked up the endorsement of the National Rifle Association in her bid to succeed term-limited Rep. Clay Ingam in House District 1. The NRA said it picked Bydlak out of the three Republicans in the primary race due to her “strong support of the Second Amendment, […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Clerks of court from 17 Florida counties on Thursday endorsed Amendment 6, which would add a “crime victim bill of rights” to the Florida Constitution. “As Clerk of the Circuit Court, my office interacts with victims, survivors, and their families on a daily basis,” said Martin County Clerk Carolyn Timmann. Timmann also was a member […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Sebring state Sen. Denise Grimsley‘s campaign to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture has earned the backing of two more county sheriffs, bringing the total number to lawmen backing her campaign to 29. Thursday’s nods came in from Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell and Gilchrist County Sheriff Robert Schultz, who join the sheriffs of Bradford, […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Jason Pizzo has grabbed the endorsement of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) in his Democratic challenge to incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell. Pizzo, a Miami attorney, is competing with Campbell in the Senate District 38 primary. No Republicans filed to run in the race. The teachers’ union released a statement explaining why they’re supporting […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

The Florida Education Association and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association are backing Democrat Mike Alvarez in the Democratic primary for House District 62. “Hillsborough teachers stand with Mike,” said Rob Kriete, President of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association. “We’ve seen what happens when dysfunction, threats, and corruption infect our local government. Mike is an ethical […]

Scott PowersJune 28, 2018

The Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police is endorsing Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski‘s re-election quest in Florida House District 44, his campaign announced. The endorsement, provided from state FOP President Robert Jenkins, also extends from the Central Florida-based FOP District 7. Statewide, the FOP represents more than 22,000 law enforcement officers. […]

Scott PowersJune 28, 2018

Democratic state House candidate Anna Eskamani has received the endorsement of the Florida Education Association in her quest to be elected in House District 47. “FEA has chosen to endorse your candidacy for the office of House District 47. This endorsement is a recognition of your advocacy for teachers and support professionals, as well as […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory announced Wednesday that Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst is endorsing his campaign to succeed Rep. Joe Gruters in House District 73. “I’m proud to endorse Tommy Gregory,” said Furst. “There is no question in my mind that he has what it takes to serve us very well in Tallahassee. His leadership background […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

A political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association gave Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak its seal of approval in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Clay Ingram in Escambia-based House District 1. “As a lifelong member of her community, Rebekah Bydlak will be a great representative to her constituents in House District 1 and the […]

Tag: endorsement

Bob Buckhorn endorses Steve Cona for Hillsborough School Board

Rebekah Bydlak earns NRA endorsement over former lawmaker Mike Hill

Florida clerks of court back victim rights amendment

Two more sheriffs endorse Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

United Teachers of Dade endorses Jason Pizzo in SD 38 race

Teacher unions back Mike Alvarez for HD 62

Police union backing Bobby Olszewski’s re-election run in HD 44

Anna Eskamani receives teachers’ union endorsement

Bill Furst endorses Tommy Gregory for HD 73

Florida Medical Association backs Rebekah Bydlak for HD 1