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Scott PowersAugust 15, 2018

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings has the backing of the Orange County Fire Fighters Association, the Young Democrats of Orange County and two other groups in his quest to be elected Mayor of Orange County. His campaign announced the endorsements Wednesday of the Orange County firefighters union; the Young Democrats; Equality Florida Action PAC, and […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Retail Federation said Wednesday that it’s backing Panama City Republican Sen. George Gainer in his bid for a second term in Senate District 2. “Senator Gainer’s knowledge of what it takes to run a small business as well as his support for retailers during his time in the Senate […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

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Venice state Rep. Julio Gonzalez has been pushing an online ad backing up his campaign for Florida’s 17th Congressional District that features Gov. Rick Scott praising the Republican lawmaker and insinuating Gonzalez is his pick in the primary race to fill the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney. According to an article […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham keeps picking up steam in the final stretch of the Democratic primary for Governor. Fresh off a nod from Jimmy Buffett, the campaign followed up with an endorsement that’s more traditional, though no less impressive: former Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner. “For too long, too many Floridians have been left behind […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

The Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus announced over the weekend that it was endorsing attorney Karen Skyers in the crowded Democratic primary to fill Tampa-based House District 61, which is open due to current Rep. Sean Shaw’s Attorney General bid. “We are proud to support your efforts toward full equality for LGBTA Floridians and look […]

Ryan NicolAugust 13, 2018

Lauren Baer is touting a series of endorsements from labor unions as she continues to campaign for Brian Mast‘s seat in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Baer already earned the backing of the AFL-CIO Florida chapter. Now, at least eight other unions have thrown their support behind the Baer campaign: — Service Employees International Union (SEIU) — American […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Attorney General candidate Frank White is rolling out a new TV ad Monday saying he, not fellow Republican Ashley Moody, has a record county sheriffs can trust. The 30-second ad, titled “Florida Sheriffs Support Frank White,” apes a recent TV ad by Moody by bringing in some backup from county sheriffs who are backing his […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2018

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Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley expanded her list of backers in her statewide bid for Agriculture Commissioner on Friday with a bulk endorsement from three dozen local elected officials from all corners of the state. The additions came in from mayors across the I-4 corridor, from Temple Terrace to Melbourne; school superintendents stretching from Gulf to […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

The political arm of the Family Research Council announced Wednesday that it’s backing Dover state Rep. Ross Spano’s campaign for Congress. Spano, currently in his third term representing Hillsborough County’s HD 59, is one of five candidates seeking the Republican nomination in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. When it comes to championing “individual liberties” and “strong […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw shored up his support among mainline Democratic allies and progressive organizations Tuesday with the announcements of 10 new endorsements including the Democratic Party Environmental and LGBTA caucuses. The endorsements continue the Tampa state representative’s effort to grab the advantage going into the Aug. 28 Democratic primary against rival Ryan Torrens, a Tampa […]

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Jerry Demings announces firefighters’, Young Dems’ endorsements in Orange mayoral race

Retailers recommend George Gainer for re-election

Greg Steube hits Julio Gonzalez for touting non-existent Rick Scott endorsement

Arthenia Joyner backs Gwen Graham for Governor

LGBTA group endorses Karen Skyers for HD 61

Labor unions back Lauren Baer in CD 18

Frank White ad sees sheriffs tout him as a ‘conservative we can trust’

Denise Grimsley adds dozens of local endorsements for Ag. Commish bid

Family Research Council backs Ross Spano for CD 15

Sean Shaw sews up more endorsements in Democratic AG primary

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