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Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto nabbed the endorsement of California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Wednesday afternoon, the latest show of support for the man seeking to represent Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Darren Soto is a rising star,” Cardenas said. “He has shown true dedication to fixing our immigration system and I look forward to having him as a partner in Congress.” […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

Congressional candidate Susannah Randolph rolled out a climate change action plan Wednesday afternoon, one she vows to enact if elected in Florida’s 9th Congressional District Randolph’s announcement, which coincides with Pope Francis‘ visit to the United States and his acknowledgement of climate change, criticizes Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump and blasts Florida Gov. Rick Scott on his inaction […]

Frank TorresSeptember 3, 2015

Democratic State Sen. Darren Soto officially launched his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District at an event Thursday night in downtown Orlando. “Everybody here is a leader in our community. We know what’s at stake,” he told the audience made up of friends and supporters. “We have a Congress that is dysfunctional. We need people that are willing to […]

Frank TorresAugust 12, 2015

Susannah Randolph, former district director for U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, officially started her campaign for Florida’s 9th Congressional District Wednesday evening in downtown Orlando. In front of a crowd of family, friends, and supporters, Randolph told her history of “fighting in the trenches” for progressive policies. She promoted a platform that revolved around equality, saying, “When […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto has said the first major fundraiser for his bid to be the next congressman from the 9th District will be held on Sept. 3 in downtown Orlando. “Our campaign will be the most inclusive, most diverse, and most energetic in this race,” Soto said in prepared statement “Our first fundraiser will demonstrate that […]

Frank TorresAugust 6, 2015

Susannah Randolph, a 9th Congressional District candidate, is calling for a Justice Department probe after a recent audit that she says raises “confidentiality” and “integrity” concerns. Randolph said an investigation is necessary to ensure Florida’s elections are not compromised. “Fifty years ago, brave Americans fought hard to insure that every American can participate in our […]

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California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas endorses Darren Soto in CD 9

CD 9 hopeful Susannah Randolph rolls out climate change action plan

Darren Soto starts congressional campaign in downtown Orlando

Susannah Randolph begins campaign for Congress in downtown Orlando

Darren Soto sets first major fundraiser for CD 9 bid

Susannah Randolph wants probe of Florida’s voting system