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Scott PowersMay 31, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham has picked up endorsements from former House Speaker Jon Mills and two longtime environmental leaders, Nathaniel Reed, and Manley Fuller, all declaring confidence in her environmental protection policies. Graham has made environmental issues forefront in her campaign so far, picking up on a priority practiced by her father, former Gov. Bob […]

Scott PowersMay 13, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham announced the endorsements of three key Democratic women lawmakers Friday afternoon. The former congresswoman has picked up the endorsements of state Reps. Amy Mercado of Orlando, Barbara Watson of Miami Gardens, and Lori Berman of Lantana. Graham is campaigning against fellow Democrats Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Winter Park affordable housing […]

Scott PowersNovember 4, 2016

Staking his stand for Hispanic support in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica Friday released a long list of Hispanic leaders who have endorsed him, including several former leaders of Puerto Rico and several Cuban-American members of Congress. The list also includes Hispanic veterans, community activists, and business leaders, in addition to current and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2016

Attorney and Senate District 18 Democratic candidate Bob Buesing boasts on the campaign trail he is a proud signer of the Now Or Neverglades Declaration, so it’s not exactly a surprise he is receiving the endorsement of the Everglades Trust. Buesing was one of 18 candidates running in local, state, and federal races in Florida next month who received the […]

Scott PowersOctober 24, 2016

President Barack Obama has endorsed the congressional candidacies of Democrats Val Demings and Stephanie Murphy, their campaigns announced Monday. Murphy, of Winter Park, is running against Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. John Mica, also of Winter Park in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Demings, a former Orlando police chief, is running against Republican nominee Thuy Lowe of […]

Peter SchorschOctober 14, 2016

Let’s put aside for a moment the argument about whether newspaper endorsements matter much in modern campaigns. Even if not a single likely voter was swayed by the opinions of editorial boards, the endorsements still matter because they matter to the candidates themselves. That’s why you see even the most Republican of candidates — with their […]

Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — the Florida Retail Federation, Florida Conservation Voters, and the NRA Political Victory Fund — issued endorsements. — Neal Dunn has received the backing of the NRA Political Victory Fund. “As a staunch […]

Mitch PerryOctober 4, 2016

There hasn’t been much attention paid to the House District 68 race in Pinellas County after the intense Democratic primary battle between Ben Diamond and Eric Lynn. Diamond won rather decisively in that race, and he is now the favorite against Republican JB Benshimen in November. The Diamond campaign announced Tuesday the St. Petersburg attorney […]

Scott PowersSeptember 30, 2016

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The Associated Industries of Florida Political Action Committee Friday announced its endorsements of candidates running for the Florida Senate and House of Representatives in the 2016 General Election, including 15 Democrats and 73 Republicans. “This list of candidates from across the Sunshine State is representative of who we believe will be the best voices for the […]

Scott PowersSeptember 23, 2016

A fairly new organization combining gay rights and gun law concerns that was inspired into existence by the June 12 Pulse massacre in Orlando, the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence PAC, has endorsed Linda Stewart, Beth Tuura and Carlos Guillermo Smith in state races. All the endorsements have gone to Democrats. Stewart is running for […]

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Gwen Graham touts endorsements from Jon Mills, environmental leaders

Gwen Graham gets backing of Amy Mercado, Lori Berman, Barbara Watson

John Mica rolls out list of Hispanic endorsements in CD 7

Everglades Trust endorses Bob Buesing in the SD 18 race

Barack Obama endorses Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy

11 things I think I think about the Tampa Bay Times’ endorsements in state House races

Endorsement Watch: Florida Retail Federation, Florida Conservation Voters, NRA issue endorsements

Ben Diamond boasts of campaign endorsements in his HD 68 race

Associated Industries of Florida PAC endorses in 88 state races

Pride Fund endorses Linda Stewart, Beth Tuura and Carlos Guillermo Smith in state races