Legislative Campaigns
Pembroke Pines Mayor endorses Shevrin Jones in SD 35
Mayor Frank Ortis has led the city since first winning election in 2004.
Mayor Frank Ortis has led the city since first winning election in 2004.
Rep. Shevrin Jones is blocked from raising money during Session.
Jones is competing in a packed field to replace term-limited Sen. Oscar Braynon II.
One of Ighodaro's SD 35 opponents, Shevrin Jones, is openly gay.
Rep. Jones is barred from raising money during Session, which began Jan. 14.
It's another signal that state Democrats are getting behind Jones' candidacy.
Jones is one of five Democrats competing for the nomination.
He's now added more than $320,000 this cycle.
Jones is one of six candidates vying to replace Braynon, who is term-limited in 2020.
Jones has added more than $110,000 in the past three months.
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