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Scott PowersAugust 8, 2016

Susannah Randolph is the only Central Florida congressional candidate to get endorsed by the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida and Rick Roach the only Florida Senate candidate from the Orlando area. The group also endorsed both Florida House Democrats running in the House District 48 race, Amy Mercado and Alex Barrio; and also backed Carlos Guillermo […]

Scott PowersAugust 5, 2016

The Laborers International Union of North America has endorsed two Democrats battling in hotly-contested Orlando primaries, endorsing Kamia Brown in House District 45 and Henry Lim in House District 47. The union represents construction and energy workers and public employees. “Our members are committed to be part of the solution when it comes to growing the […]

Scott PowersAugust 4, 2016

The political action arm of the Central Florida chambers of commerce, BusinessForce, announced several endorsements for legislative races in Central Florida Thursday. “These endorsements send a strong signal to our region’s business community and recognize the legislative candidates who are best equipped to support and serve our region in Tallahassee after this election,” Craig Swygert, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

Although the Senate District 18 race between Rep. Dana Young and Democrat Bob Buesing has been talked about as a contentious one, Young is undoubtedly winning the endorsement battle. Young has accumulated a slew of endorsements, from national organizations to heavy-hitting statewide and local groups. And while these endorsements are impressive in quality and quantity, Young’s backing […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 3, 2016

The endorsements keep coming. The Florida Retail Federation announced it was backing state Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto in her re-election bid. The endorsement was one of several the state’s retail trade association announced Wednesday. The association also endorsed Reps. Brad Drake, Tom Goodson and Rene Plasencia. “Retail is such an important industry in the success of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 1, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce last week rolled out a second round of endorsements in legislative races across the state. There are more than 400 candidates who have qualified to run for the 160 seats in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. With this latest round of endorsements, the Chamber is now backing 110 candidates […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 28, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce rolled out another round of endorsements Thursday, picking candidates in 34 races across the state. The endorsements marked the second round of endorsements issued this election cycle, and are part of the organization’s effort to help elect candidates who support economic growth. “Now more than ever, we are reminded that […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 27, 2016

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Florida House District 13 incumbent Democrat Reggie Fullwood was left for dead, politically speaking, not too long ago. With a federal trial on 14 counts pending, Fullwood drew Democratic and Republican challengers alike in his solidly Democratic Jacksonville seat. Now, however, Fullwood appears to have overcome those issues to some degree. After a hearing last week in which […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2016

The JAXBIZ subcommittee Beaches Biz gave the Jax Chamber seal of approval to two incumbents and another candidate with experience in Jacksonville Beach City Council races Tuesday. Incumbents Christine Hoffman and Phil Vogelsang got the nod in At Large Seats 1 and 2. In At Large Seat 3, former Councilman Tom Taylor, who was on the council from 2008 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2016

On Friday, the Florida Realtors PAC made its endorsements for the 2016 election cycle. There are more than 400 candidates who have qualified to run for the 160 seats in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. According to a release from the organization, candidates were evaluated on numerous factors, including their voting record on issues […]

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Susannah Randolph, Rick Roach get progressive Democrats’ backing

Laborers’ union weighs in for Kamia Brown, Henry Lim in hotly-contested HD 45 and HD 47 races

BusinessForce endorses Randolph Bracy, Bob Healy, Greg Jackson, Brian Hodgers, Randy Fine in Central Florida

Dana Young continues to win the endorsement battle vs. Bob Buesing

Florida Retail Federation endorses Lizbeth Benacquisto

10 picks that stand out among the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 legislative endorsements

Florida Chamber of Commerce unveils latest round of endorsements

Dem leaders, unions back Reggie Fullwood for re-election

‘Beaches Biz’ endorses experienced hands in Jax Beach Council races

15 picks that stand out among the Florida Realtors’ 2016 legislative endorsements