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Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach City Commissioner Deede Weithorn announced a new set of endorsements from pro-choice groups as she continues to run for House District 113. Weithorn secured support from both EMILY’s List and Ruth’s List, her campaign announced Tuesday. EMILY’s List aims to promote the election of pro-choice women throughout the country, while Ruth’s List does […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

Incumbent state Rep. Robert Asencio earned another boost in his re-election bid, pulling in support from the Florida Medical Association PAC. The group serves as the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which advocates on behalf of the state’s medical and osteopathic physicians. “The FMA PAC proudly endorses Rep. Robert Asencio for re-election,” said Dr. Mike […]

Ryan NicolJuly 12, 2018

Florida’s Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), a union that represents thousands of law enforcement officers statewide, is endorsing Attorney Matt Spritz for House District 89. Spritz, a Boca Raton Republican, is competing with accountant Mike Caruso for the GOP nomination for the seat that covers much of Palm Beach County. “Matt Spritz has shown an understanding of the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 11, 2018

Democratic Rep. Kristin Jacobs has pulled in the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), as Jacobs tries to hold off a primary challenge from Saima Farooqui in House District 96. The PAC is the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which represents the state’s medical and osteopathic physicians. District 96 is in Broward County. […]

Ryan NicolJuly 6, 2018

Javier Enriquez is now being backed by Florida’s largest pro-life political advocacy organization in his bid for House District 114. The Florida Right to Life PAC endorsed the Republican over his Democratic opponent, Javier Fernandez. Fernandez is the incumbent in the district after winning a special election for the seat on May 1. “I’m proud to […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Miami-Dade College professor Rick Tapia has earned the endorsement of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) in his race for House District 103. Tapia is challenging Cindy Polo for the Democratic nomination in HD 103, while Republican Frank Mingo was the only candidate to qualify on the other side. The candidates are running to replace […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Republican Toby Overdorf has received an endorsement from the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) in his bid for House District 83. ABC FEC is a national construction industry trade association which represents nearly 21,000 members including general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. “We believe Toby Overdorf is the most qualified candidate in this […]

Ryan NicolJune 27, 2018

Tina Polsky is pulling in support from several local and statewide unions in her race for House District 81. The Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO, the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA), the Florida Education Association (FEA) and the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) are all backing Polsky in her Democratic primary with Mindy Koch. […]

Ryan NicolJune 27, 2018

BIZPAC of Palm Beach County, a local pro-business organization, has endorsed Matt Spritz in the race for House District 89. “It is our pleasure to endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative,” said BIZPAC Board Chair John R. Smith. “Matt has proved to be an effective leader who appreciates and understands how important the success of our […]

Ryan NicolJune 26, 2018

A national construction industry trade association is endorsing attorney Javier Enriquez in his run for House District 114. The Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) put its support behind Enriquez, a Miami Republican. Enriquez is challenging incumbent Democratic state Rep. Javier Fernandez for the seat. ABC FEC represents nearly 21,000 members of the […]

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Deede Weithorn earns endorsements from pro-choice groups

Florida Medical Association PAC endorses Robert Asencio

Florida police union backs Matt Spritz in HD 89

Florida Medical Association PAC backing Kristin Jacobs

Florida Right to Life endorses Javier Enriquez in HD 114

Rick Tapia nabs United Teachers of Dade endorsement in HD 103

Toby Overdorf endorsed by construction trade association in HD 83

Palm Beach unions endorse Tina Polsky for HD 81

BIZPAC of Palm Beach County backs Matt Spritz

Construction trade association endorses HD 114 challenger Javier Enriquez