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Peter SchorschOctober 24, 2016

August’s primary elections did not produce a breakthrough for any of the contenders in the behind-the-scenes, internecine scrum to one day lead the Florida House of Representatives. Instead, the race to be House Speaker in 2022-24 has settled in for a long slog which may not be decided until, at the earliest, 2018. And, according […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 2016

Thad Altman is likely heading back to the Florida Legislature. Altman came out on top in Florida House District 52. The Rockledge Republican received 34 percent of the vote, followed by Brian Hodgers with 23 percent. Monique Miller received 23 percent, while Robert “Fritz” VanVolkenburgh received 20 percent of the vote. Altman will replace Rep. Ritch […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 25, 2016

Comparing a candidate to a grizzly bear? Must be the final days of an election cycle. Mailers from the “Conservative Leadership Fund” hit mailboxes in House District 54 comparing Erin Grall to a grizzly bear. The mailer claims Grall is a “liberal trial lawyer … disguising herself as a friend of small businesses,” but spending her […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2016

If you work in the political process, your email inbox won’t go five minutes without being filled with yet another fundraising appeal from some candidate running for some office. Representing multi-million-dollar companies, Florida lobbyists are especially inundated with these solicitations for campaign donations. Ninety-nine percent of the time, these emails are deleted as quickly as […]

Staff ReportsAugust 1, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Conservative Leadership PAC, the National Organization for Women in Florida, and Florida REALTORS PAC — issued endorsements. — The International Association of Firefighters and the Florida Professional […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Lange Sykes is out with his first television advertisement, and is honing in on President Barack Obama’s “liberal policies.” “We have a wonderful quality of life here on the Treasure Coast, but I am deeply concerned about several issues that threaten it,” said Sykes, a Republican running in House District 54. “I’m the only candidate […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2016

The Indian River County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics are backing Republican Lange Sykes in House District 54, the businessman’s campaign announced Tuesday. “We are proud to support Lange Sykes for the Florida House,” said John O’Connor, President of International Association of Firefighters Local 2201. “He puts a high premium on public safety, and we know […]

Peter SchorschMay 13, 2016

Erin Grall outraised the other three Republicans vying for House District 54 and took the fundraising lead with nearly $22,000 raised in April, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. “Clearly our message of cleaning up the Indian River Lagoon, stopping All Aboard Florida, more equitable electric rates and enforcing our immigration laws is resonating with voters,” Grall said. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 18, 2016

A fourth Republican has filed to run for the House District 54 seat held by term-limited Vero Beach Republican Rep. Debbie Mayfield. Gregory Mackay filed Tuesday, joining fellow Republicans Lange Sykes, Erin Grall and Dale Glading in the race for the Indian River County seat. The Vero Beach Republican is a gastroenterologist and long-distance swimmer […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Republican candidate Lange Sykes boosted his lead in the three-way primary race for House District 54 with more than $7,000 in February contributions. “Our community is looking for a strong conservative message from a candidate who creates jobs and has signed both sides of a paycheck,” Sykes said Monday. “The House District 54 seat belongs […]

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Primary elections did little to unscramble House Speaker race

Thad Altman, Erin Grall come out on top in HD 52, HD 54

Direct mail round-up: Conservative Leadership Fund takes swing at Erin Grall in HD 54

House candidate Erin Grall says lobbyist’s email is ‘unprofessional’

Endorsement Watch: Conservative Leadership PAC, Florida Realtors, National Organization for Women in Florida, and others issue endorsements

Lange Sykes releases first ad in HD 54 race

Indian River County Firefighters, Paramedics endorse Lange Sykes in HD 54

Erin Grall outraises HD 54 opponent 3-to-1 in April

4th Republican files in GOP-heavy HD 54

Republican Lange Sykes boosts lead in 3-way HD 54 primary