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Staff ReportsJuly 27, 2018

Former lawmaker and now Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano has endorsed the Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign. The campaign announced Fasano’s support in yet another list of endorsements released late Thursday. That includes Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Michele Lazarow. “This is an issue that has local grassroots support throughout the state,” Lazarow said in a statement. “Floridians […]

Scott PowersJuly 26, 2018

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida has completed its list of endorsements for Florida Cabinet and contested primary races for the Florida Legislature, announcing the backing of Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis‘s re-election effort, and 30 legislative candidates. Though it has not yet been announced, the association, meeting this week in Marco Island, […]

Scott PowersJuly 26, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine announced endorsements by state Rep.-elect Joe Casello and seven local officials for his Democratic gubernatorial bid Thursday. Casello, who earned the open Palm Beach County-based House District 90 seat by default as the only candidate who qualified for election, is one of several of officials’ endorsements Levine picked up from […]

Staff ReportsJuly 25, 2018

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State Rep. Tom Leek, an Ormond Beach Republican, and Democratic House District 47 candidate Anna Eskamani have both endorsed the Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign. The campaign announced the endorsements late Tuesday. Protect Dogs is promoting passage of Amendment 13, put on the November ballot by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). Aimed at ending commercial dog racing in the state, the proposal […]

Drew WilsonJuly 24, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody picked up more law enforcement support Tuesday by way of an endorsement from the Florida Police Chiefs Association. “As a former federal prosecutor and Circuit Court judge, Ashley Moody has shown dedication in bringing criminals to justice and upholding the law,” FPCA executive director Amy Mercer said. “She has […]

Ryan NicolJuly 24, 2018

Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca on Tuesday announced the endorsements of several state and local firefighters unions as he campaigns in House District 93. LaMarca earned endorsements from: — Florida Professional Firefighters, — Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters, — Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters, and — Broward County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics. In addition, Fort Lauderdale Professional Firefighters […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Scott PowersJuly 23, 2018

The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association PAC has endorsed Jerry Demings for Orange County mayor, Teresa Jacobs for Orange County School Board chair, and dozens of other candidates for state and local offices in Central Florida. “With a record-breaking 72 million visitors to the Orlando destination, Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry continues to serve as […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Lehigh Acres Rep. Matt Caldwell let loose another torrent of endorsements for his Agriculture Commissioner bid Wednesday, this time from county constitutional officers in all corners of the state. Backing him in the four-way Republican primary to succeed Adam Putnam are Monroe Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Lee Sherriff Mike Scott, former Pasco Sheriff Bob White, Walton […]

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Endorsements keep coming for greyhound racing-ban campaign

Jimmy Patronis, 30 legislative candidates get builders’ backing

Philip Levine announces handful of local endorsements

Tom Leek, Anna Eskamani endorse greyhound amendment

Florida police chiefs back Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Firefighters unions back Chip LaMarca in HD 93

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Central Florida hoteliers pick Jerry Demings, Teresa Jacobs

Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Matt Caldwell piles on 16 endorsements for Ag. Commish bid