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Peter SchorschNovember 9, 2017

Former Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Wednesday that four Florida congressmen had endorsed his bid to be Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, Al Lawson and Darren Soto, all Democrats, proclaimed their support for Ring via a Wednesday press release from his campaign. “I’ve gotten to know Jeremy over […]

Drew WilsonNovember 8, 2017

Republican attorney Ashley Moody notched her 20th endorsement from a sitting county sheriff Wednesday, while her newest primary opponent Pensacola Rep. Frank White added another himself. Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith called Moody “uniquely qualified” to be Florida’s next AG as he joined the throng of sheriffs backing the former circuit court judge, who hail […]

Drew WilsonNovember 8, 2017

Wesley Chapel Republican Mike Moore added another endorsement Wednesday for this re-election campaign to the Pasco County Commission. West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association President Nick Marolda added his name to the list of backers, among them Pasco Clerk of the Court Paula O’Neil and Sheriff Chris Nocco, pushing for Moore to get a second […]

Drew WilsonNovember 7, 2017

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody banked another law enforcement endorsement Tuesday, this time from Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford. “Ashley Moody’s conservative principles and steadfast commitment to the rule of law distinguishes her from the pack. Florida needs an experienced ‘top cop’ with a proven track record of working with law enforcement to combat […]

Scott PowersNovember 1, 2017

Ninety minutes before Miami Beach Mayor Phil Levine planned to announce his big plans, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham is sending a message that she, too, has South Florida support, announcing endorsements from three other South Florida mayors. Graham’s campaign announced Wednesday morning she has the backing of West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, Coral Springs […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White picked up an endorsement for his Attorney General campaign from Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan Wednesday. “I’m proud to endorse Frank White for Attorney General” Morgan said in a prepared statement. “Frank is a friend and strong supporter of the law enforcement community in Florida. His dedication to supporting law […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2017

State Rep. Matt Caldwell, a North Fort Myers Republican running for Commissioner of Agriculture, announced endorsements of returning GOP House members from Northeast Florida. It’s the third wave of legislative endorsements announced by the campaign. The news follows unanimous support of House members from the Panhandle and Southwest Florida delegations, the campaign said. “I will continue […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2017

Former lawmaker Ed Hooper is looking to rejoin the Legislature via Senate District 16 next year, and in the past couple days he’s landed endorsements from the two men who would serve as Senate President during his first term. “Ed Hooper is a committed public servant dedicated to working for his neighbors. As a firefighter […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton picked up an endorsement from former DeSoto County Sheriff Will Wise Monday for his campaign to take over the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Denise Grimsley, who is running for agriculture commissioner in 2018. “Ben Albritton’s time in the Florida House has cemented his reputation as a fine public […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2017

Former Rep. Ed Hooper picked up an endorsement for his 2018 Senate campaign Friday from fellow Republican Bill Galvano, who is set to become Senate President after next year’s elections. “Having served the community most of his life, Ed Hooper understands the issues that face Senate District 16. Ed is known for being a champion […]

Tag: endorsements

CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring nabs four endorsements from Florida congressional delegation

Ashley Moody, Frank White add sheriff endorsements in AG arms race

Mike Moore adds police association endorsement for Pasco Commission re-election

Ashley Moody adds Bay County Sheriff to her list of supporters

Gwen Graham announces backings of three South Florida mayors

Frank White gets Escambia Sheriff endorsement in AG race

Matt Caldwell locks up more legislative endorsements

Ed Hooper lands Wilton Simpson nod on the heels of Bill Galvano endorsement

Ben Albritton adds endorsement from former DeSoto County Sheriff

Ed Hooper lands endorsement from Bill Galvano