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Drew WilsonAugust 2, 2018

Tampa Democrat Mike Alvarez landed a major backer Thursday as his chief rival in the three-way Democratic primary for House District 62, School Board member Susan Valdes, notched another campaign gaffe. The new endorsement came in from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, who represents Florida’s 14th Congressional District, a territory that includes the Tampa-based state House […]

Scott PowersAugust 2, 2018

Democratic Florida House of Representatives candidate Darryl Block has earned the endorsements of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida and the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida in his quest to be elected in House District 29. Block, a Lake Mary lawyer and social worker, faces Tracey Kagan in the Aug. 28 Democratic primary. The winner […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw picked up endorsements from eight Democratic members of Florida’s congressional delegation Wednesday, less than four weeks from the primary election to determine whether he or Ryan Torrens be the Democratic option in November. Lining up behind Shaw were U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor, Charlie Crist, Val Demings, Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw weighed in on the contest for the Florida House seat he’s giving up to run for Attorney General, announcing Wednesday that Tampa lawyer Karen Skyers is his pick to succeed him in Hillsborough County’s House District 61. “Karen Skyers is the right choice to build upon the progress that we have achieved […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika is rolling out a new ad touting an endorsement from Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in the Republican primary for House District 37. “I’m Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and in this election, I’m standing with Ardian Zika for state representative,” Nocco says in the ad. “Ardian stands with […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Republican Ray Blacklidge announced Tuesday that he’d picked up an endorsement for his House District 69 bid from the statewide Fraternal Order of Police. The Florida State Lodge of the FOP represents has been representing Florida law enforcement officers for more than 60 years and counts more than 20,000 members among its ranks. “I am […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Lithia Republican Mike Beltran is starting to gain some traction in his bid to succeed Republican Rep. Jake Raburn in Hillsborough County’s House District 57. The attorney and father of two entered the race for HD 57 a day before the end of the candidate qualifying period and has since piled on endorsements from staunch […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw announced Tuesday that he’d earned the backing of the statewide branch of the Service Employee International Union announced. “The members of SEIU Florida strongly endorse Sean Shaw for Florida Attorney General because of his long record as a watchdog for the public who champions the rights of everyday Floridians,” said SEIU […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Tampa businessman Aakash Patel keeps adding backers in his bid for the countywide District 7 seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. Adding his name to the list on Tuesday was former Republican Rep. Kevin Ambler. Ambler represented a portion of Hillsborough County including Lutz and Odessa in the old House District 47 for eight years […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody put another brick in her wall of endorsements Tuesday after earning an official thumbs-up from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. There were hints the construction trade group would be backing Moody, a former prosecutor and circuit court judge, after the association met in Marco Island last week […]

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Kathy Castor backs Mike Alvarez, admonishes Susan Valdes in HD 62

Darryl Block picks up progressive, environmental caucus nods in HD 29

Democratic U.S. Reps. line up behind Sean Shaw for Attorney General

Sean Shaw endorses Karen Skyers as his successor in HD 61

Chris Nocco gives full endorsement of Ardian Zika in new ad

Police union backs Ray Blacklidge for HD 69

Mike Beltran gaining traction in HD 57 race

SEIU Florida backs Sean Shaw for Attorney General

Kevin Ambler endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Co. Commission

Builders back Ashley Moody for Attorney General