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Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody announced Tuesday that three state attorneys endorsed her bid to succeed Pam Bondi in 2018. “As a former circuit court judge, the endorsement of these State Attorneys, many of whom have spent their lifetime dedicated to justice and the pursuit of justice for victims and their communities, is tremendous. […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 29, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper picked up a pair of endorsements for his state Senate campaign Monday from clerks of court in Pasco and Pinellas counties. “Ed Hooper knows who how to get things done. In the Senate, we can count on him to make sure our voices are heard and our needs fought for. There […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 29, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz announced Monday that former state Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff endorsed his bid to take over for term-limited Republican state Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. “I’m pleased to endorse Matt Spritz in his campaign for the Florida House,” Bogdanoff said in a press release. “Matt’s enthusiasm is contagious and his optimism is […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

House District 66 candidate Nick DiCeglie picked up a pair of endorsements Tuesday from Largo Mayor Woody Brown and Commissioner Curtis Holmes. “I seldom voluntarily endorse any candidate but there are occasions when the qualifications displayed by a would be leader are so outstanding that it’s warranted and that is why I wholeheartedly endorse Nick […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

Democrat Lauren Baer announced Tuesday that her campaign to unseat freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast had picked up support from five elected officials and local leaders within Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The bulk endorsement included nods from state Sen. Kevin Rader, state Rep. Matt Willhite, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, Palm Beach County […]

Scott PowersJanuary 5, 2018

The Florida chief financial officer campaign of Democratic former state Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Friday he has received the endorsements of more than half the Democrats in the Florida Senate, plus 11 Democrats in the Florida House of Representatives. “From the very beginning I have believed that our campaign is all about people power,” Ring […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Former Margate Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Thursday that 19 Democratic state lawmakers have endorsed him in the chief financial officer race. “From the very beginning I have believed that our campaign is all about people power,” Ring said. “I am proud to have the support of each and every one of these legislators. Over the […]

Scott PowersJanuary 4, 2018

Republican candidate David Smith continues to roll out endorsements of his candidacy for the Seminole County-based House District 28 seat, with support announced Thursday from Seminole County Property Appraiser David Johnson and two others. With the endorsements from Johnson, Longwood Mayor Benjamin Paris, and Seminole County Soil and Water Commissioner Edmund Young adding to others announced in […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Republican House District 39 candidate Josie Tomkow announced Wednesday that she had picked up endorsements from the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida. “Josie Tomkow is the only candidate in this race we can trust to uphold the constitution rights of law-abiding firearms owners and sportsmen,” former NRA President Marion Hammer said. […]

Scott PowersDecember 21, 2017

Democratic congressional candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has picked up a couple more endorsements from sitting members of Congress, this time from notable Hispanic leaders, in her bid to be elected in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. U.S. Reps. Pete Aguilar and U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, both Democrats from California, endorsed Mucarsel-Powell, her campaign announced Thursday. Aguilar is […]

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Three more state attorneys endorse Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Ed Hooper endorsed by Pasco, Pinellas clerks of court

Ellyn Bogdanoff endorses Matt Spritz for HD 89

Nick DiCeglie adds endorsements from Largo elected officials

Lauren Baer announces slew of endorsements for CD 18 bid

Jeremy Ring announces Florida Democratic lawmakers’ endorsements for CFO race

Jeremy Ring snags a pile of endorsements from state lawmakers

David Smith announces more endorsements in HD 28 contest

Josie Tomkow endorsed by NRA, Unified Sportsmen of Florida

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell picks up more congressional endorsements in CD 26