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Scott PowersJune 15, 2018

Longtime legislative leader state Sen. David Simmons has given his endorsement to David Smith in the race for Florida House District 28 in eastern Seminole County. The endorsement gives Smith a clean sweep of the entire Seminole County state legislative delegation, as state Reps. Jason Brodeur [the incumbent in HD 28,] Scott Plakon, and Bob […]

Scott PowersJune 14, 2018

In dueling endorsements that may illustrate their bases among executives and rank-and-file, the U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Gov. Rick Scott announced the endorsement of the Florida Police Chiefs Association while the re-election campaign of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson touted the backing of the state firefighters union. On Thursday Scott’s campaign declared that this […]

Drew WilsonJune 14, 2018

Representing more than 500 labor unions and 1 million Florida workers, the Florida AFL-CIO announced Thursday it’s backing House Minority Leader Janet Cruz in her bid to unseat incumbent Republican Dana Young in Senate District 18. “We need a fighter for workers in Tallahassee — to lower health care costs, raise wages, and make sure the […]

Scott PowersJune 14, 2018

Conservative politics iconoclast Roger Stone is endorsing Sanford businessman Scott Sturgill in the election contest for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, Sturgill’s campaign announced. Stone, who has had long career as a controversial warrior of politics, dating to Richard Nixon and who was a close advisor of President Donald Trump, made his endorsement announcement at a surprise appearance […]

Drew WilsonJune 14, 2018

Incumbent Democrat Daphne Campbell has received another stack of local endorsements in her campaign for a second term in Miami-Dade based Senate District 38. Announcing their support for Campbell are Golden Beach Mayor Glenn Singer, Biscayne Park Mayor Tracy Truppman, El Portal Mayor Claudia Cubillos, Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, North Bay Village Vice Mayor Adreana Jackson, […]

Ryan NicolJune 14, 2018

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is supporting Carlos Curbelo‘s re-election campaign in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The Washington D.C.-based advocacy group seeks to advance clean energy policy by identifying and supporting Republicans who advocate for clean energy measures in Congress. CRES Managing Director Heather Reams spoke about Curbelo’s efforts in this area in a statement […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

Treasure Coast businessman Toby Overdorf is adding two new endorsements to his campaign for House District 83 after Rep. Tom Rooney and Martin County Commissioner Doug Smith announced their support. Overdorf is also holding a money lead despite a strong fundraising month from Republican primary opponent Sasha Dadan. Smith is serving his fifth term on the Martin County […]

Scott PowersJune 13, 2018

The New Florida Majority, the progressive organization focused on racial justice that co-sponsored Monday’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate, has endorsed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum for governor. The 501[c][4] organization‘s board unanimously ratified a committee decision to endorse Gillum Tuesday, a few hours after he, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, […]

Scott PowersJune 12, 2018

Democratic state House candidate Lee Mangold has received the endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO in his quest to be elected in Florida’s House District 28. Mangold, who founded and runs a cybersecurity business and is an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, is a unionized member of the United Faculty of Florida, Florida […]

Scott PowersJune 12, 2018

Democrat Matt Matin is withdrawing from the race for the House District 44 Democratic primary and has thrown his support behind activist Margaret Melanie Gold. “I feel like she’s for the same things I am for, and I think she’d be a great representative in Tallahassee,” Matin said on Tuesday. Matin’s exit leaves three Democrats […]

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David Simmons backs David Smith in HD 28 race

Police chiefs back Rick Scott while firefighters back Bill Nelson

Florida AFL-CIO backs Janet Cruz for SD 18

Roger Stone gets behind Scott Sturgill in CD 7 race

Daphne Campbell adds seven local endorsements for SD 38 re-election bid

Clean energy advocacy group backs Carlos Curbelo re-election bid

Toby Overdorf keeps fundraising lead, adds two new endorsements in HD 83 race

New Florida Majority endorses Andrew Gillum in governor’s race

Lee Mangold gets AFL-CIO endorsement in HD 28 race

Matt Matin withdraws from HD 44 race, endorses Melanie Gold