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Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

An Ocala non-profit organization has made up to $100,000 in illegal expenditures advocating for Olysha Magruder in the Democratic primary for Senate District 8, but the candidate has brushed off concerns about the spending by saying it’s “traditional campaign activity” and accusing supporters of her opponent of “slandering” her character. The Liberation Ocala African American […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Knocking off St. Pete Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes was always a long shot, and the first measure of the race since Lindsay Cross subbed in for Carrie Pilon shows those slim chances dwindling further. According to a new survey from St. Pete Polls, Brandes has the support of nearly 39 percent of Senate District 24 […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it had brought in more than $1.81 million during the first three months of the year, besting the Republican Party of Florida by more than $325,000. The report represents party chair Terrie Rizzo’s first full quarter at the helm since she was elected to the position in late […]

Tag: Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

Olysha Magruder A-OK with ‘dark money’ support in SD 8 Democratic primary

Brandes up big in first SD 24 poll since Lindsay Cross tagged in

Blue (money) wave: Florida Democratic Party bests Republican Party of Florida in Q1 fundraising