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Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Sheriff Chris Nocco have endorsed his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. “Ardian Zika left a civil war-torn country to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. I’ve represented the people of Pasco County, as their Tax […]

Scott PowersMay 3, 2018

Democratic Florida House candidate Anna Eskamani is one of 70 candidates nationwide named as “champions” by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, identifying candidates around the country deemed as fighting for progressive priorities, her campaign announced Thursday. Also named a champion in Florida was Democrat Amol Jethwani of Gainesville, who is running for Florida House District 21. Eskamani, of […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 24, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell on Tuesday announced his ninth wave of endorsements, showcasing support from key local leaders in the Panhandle. The North Fort Myers Republican state Representative’s newest supporters include elected or retired officials in five Northwest Florida counties: Escambia, Holmes, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Franklin. In Santa Rosa, County Sheriff Robert Johnson, […]

Scott PowersApril 19, 2018

Republican House District 28 candidate David Smith has picked up the endorsements of neighboring Republican state Reps. Bob Cortes and Scott Plakon, Smith’s campaign announced Thursday morning. Smith, of Winter Springs, is a retired colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps who now is a business consultant. “Colonel David Smith has a thirty-year career of service […]

Drew WilsonApril 12, 2018

Former circuit court judge and Republican candidate for Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Thursday that two more county sheriffs have endorsed her bid to succeed Pam Bondi in the fall. The endorsements came from Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett and Martin County Sheriff William Snyder, both Republicans. “Ensuring safety and security for every Floridian is […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Two dozen county sheriffs across the state said Wednesday that they were in favor of a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would add a “crime victim bill of rights” to the Florida Constitution. The endorsements represent more than a third of Florida’s 67 county sheriffs. The proposal, known as “Marsy’s Law,” would put several rights […]

Drew WilsonMarch 26, 2018

Democrat Bob Doyel on Monday announced a long list of endorsements for his campaign against incumbent Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel in Senate District 22. Doyel, a retired circuit court judge, listed 13 endorsements from current and former elected officials in the bulk announcement. The seven current elected officials: Kissimmee Democratic Rep. John Cortes, Haines City […]

Scott PowersMarch 16, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has received endorsements from all ten of the other Democratic members of Congress from Florida, his re-election campaign announced Friday. The announced endorsements would come as no surprise and seemingly fill no particularly-urgent campaign purpose, since Soto’s only opponent thus far in Florida’s 9th Congressional District is a Republican, St. Cloud […]

Scott PowersMarch 16, 2018

Republican state Rep. Rene “Coach P” Plasencia‘s re-election effort has drawn endorsements from a half-dozen Brevard County and municipal leaders including Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Plasencia’s campaign announced Friday. His Florida House District 50 covers part of east Orange County and much of north Brevard County, including the city of Titusville. A former former […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2018

Republican congressional candidate Scott Sturgill has received the endorsements of the mayors of two Seminole County cities in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Altamonte Springs Mayor Pat Bates and Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere both offered their support for Sturgill, according to a news release issued by his campaign. Sturgill is in an Aug. 28 Republican primary […]

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Ardian Zika adds two major endorsements for HD 37 campaign

Amol Jethwani, Anna Eskamani named ‘champions’ by progressive group

Matt Caldwell racks up Panhandle endorsements

David Smith picks up endorsements of Bob Cortes, Scott Plakon in HD 28 race

Two more sheriffs endorse Ashley Moody for AG

Sheriffs back Marsy’s Law

Bob Doyel snags 20 endorsements in bid to unseat Kelli Stargel

Darren Soto endorsed by 10 other members of Fla. congressional district

Rene Plasencia draws endorsements from Titusville, Brevard, Cape Canaveral leaders

Scott Sturgill announces two mayors’ endorsements in CD 7 race