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Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

Yet another Miami-Dade County mayor has thrown his support behind Manny Diaz in the race for Senate District 36. Miami Springs Mayor Billy Bain became the eighth Miami-Dade mayor to give Diaz the nod. “There is no question in my mind that Diaz’s record makes him the best choice for this Senate seat,” said Bain. “He […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

David Richardson has pulled in another endorsement in his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, this time from the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus. “David has been a champion for equality in the Florida House and has distinguished himself working to hold the Florida prison system accountable and protecting the environment,” said Caucus President Terry Fleming. […]

Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

Former prosecutor Jason Pizzo’s primary campaign against Democratic Sen. Daphne Campbell is picking up steam. Two days after announcing an endorsement from public employee union AFSCME, the North Miami Beach resident’s campaign for Senate District 38 has earned the backing of Miami Gardens Democratic Rep. Barbara Watson. “As we look ahead to the challenges that […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell added another 10 names to his extensive list of backers Thursday. The bulk endorsement — his tenth since entering the Cabinet race — includes Republican pols from across the Sunshine State, many of them from Brevard County. St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes, Tequesta Rep. MaryLynn Magar and Sarasota County […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Palm City Republican Toby Overdorf picked up a new endorsement for his bid to succeed exiting Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. Overdorf’s campaign announced Thursday that Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan is backing the Treasure Coast business owner in his primary campaign against Sasha Dadan. “Toby Overdorf is the clear choice for […]

Ryan NicolMay 31, 2018

A seventh South Florida mayor is endorsing Manny Diaz in his bid for Senate District 36. Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV became the latest to throw support behind the Diaz campaign. Diaz is looking to make a move to the Senate after representing House District 103 since 2012. Deno says he’s the right man for […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder on Thursday endorsed Stuart Rep. Gayle Harrell in the Republican Primary for Senate District 25. “Gayle has deep roots in our community, has a proven record of success fighting for our priorities and is a true conservative. She believes and will stand up for the rule of law,” Snyder said. […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley bid to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture has earned the backing of incoming Senate President Bill Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson. “Senator Grimsley is uniquely qualified to be the state’s next Agriculture Commissioner, not only because of her extensive background in citrus growing and cattle ranching, but because […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation is endorsing one of its own in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter in House District 10. The statewide trade association announced Wednesday that it is backing Republican Marc Vann in the race, citing his experience running a retail business. “As a small business owner whose store has […]

Ryan NicolMay 30, 2018

Support for Jason Pizzo‘s primary challenge to state Sen. Daphne Campbell continues to pour in, as the nation’s largest public employee trade union has now endorsed Pizzo’s bid. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced it is backing Pizzo. AFSCME has more than 1.6 million working and retired members according to its […]

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Miami Springs mayor backs Manny Diaz in SD 36 race

Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus backs David Richardson in CD 27

Big get: Jason Pizzo endorsed by Barbara Watson in SD 38 primary

Matt Caldwell touts ‘tenth wave’ of Ag Commissioner endorsements

Port St. Lucie councilwoman endorses Toby Overdorf for HD 83

Virginia Gardens mayor latest to back Manny Diaz Senate bid

Martin County’s top cop backs Gayle Harrell for SD 25

Senate leaders back Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

Marc Vann gets retailer backing in HD 10

Nation’s largest public employee trade union backs Jason Pizzo for SD 38