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Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

Democrat Kubs Lalchandani still leads the field in fundraising in the race for House District 113. Lalchandani brought in more than $10,000 in May, crossing the $100,000 mark for money raised so far this campaign. He has more than $70,000 of that remaining. Lalchandani is one of four candidates running to replace state Rep. David Richardson […]

Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Robert Asencio outraised his Republican opponent last month, notching a victory in what’s expected to be a close November election. Asencio pulled in more than $11,000 to his campaign. That bests Anthony Rodriguez, who only earned $7,000 in donations. Asencio also brought in just over $20,000 to his committee, Alliance For Prosperity […]

Ryan NicolJune 7, 2018

Cindy Polo no longer has a free path to the general election in House District 103, as Miami-Dade College professor Rick Tapia has filed paperwork to challenge her for the Democratic nomination. Tapia has experience in local politics, serving on the Miami-Dade County Planning Advisory Board. He is a graduate of FIU and received a […]

Ryan NicolJune 7, 2018

Oscar Ganem is ready for round two as he has once again filed to run against incumbent House District 104 Rep. Richard Stark. The pair first faced off in 2016, with Stark easily defeating his Republican opponent 62-38 on Election Day. Ganem, who hails from Southwest Ranches, officially declared his candidacy Wednesday, with hopes this […]

Ryan NicolJune 5, 2018

David Richardson continues to earn support from state House colleagues in his run for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. State Reps. Robert Asencio and Patricia Williams announced they’re backing the Miami Beach Democrat’s CD 27 bid. According to Richardson’s count, a total of 16 state Representatives now lining up for his campaign. “For the last two years […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Former state Rep. Marti Coley Eubanks has joined the lobbying-consulting team at PinPoint Results, the firm announced. Coley Eubanks had been governmental relations director for Nemours Children’s Health System Florida. “Marti is an awesome addition to our team,” said Robert Beck, partner of PinPoint Results, in a statement. Her “character, professionalism, work ethic and experience […]

Scott PowersMay 15, 2018

Democratic Florida House candidate Darryl Block has qualified for the ballot in his quest to be elected in House District 29. The Florida Secretary of State’s office notes that Block, a lawyer from Lake Mary, has delivered 1,101 valid petition signatures, one more than he needed to qualify. He aims to take on Republican incumbent […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 5, 2018

The grades are in, and from the perspective of those pushing for a more fertile business climate in the Sunshine State, the Legislature is getting better — but there’s still work to be done. Each year the Florida Chamber grades state legislators after tabulating votes on measures backed by the pro-business group. The 2018 Legislative […]

Ana CeballosMarch 13, 2018

In the midst of an emotional last week of Session, a tearful state Rep. Larry Lee Jr. told his colleagues in the Florida House in a 40-minute speech that he would not seek re-election. Six days later, he is reconsidering that decision. He is rethinking things because he says his phone has not stopped ringing. […]

Mitch PerryMarch 7, 2018

Rep. Jamie Grant’s Republican challenger in the House District 64 primary has filed a lawsuit demanding Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner remove Grant as a candidate, saying he has violated the state’s term limits. “I believe that Rep. Grant, who was first elected to the Florida House in November 2010, is ineligible to run for reelection in the […]

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Kubs Lalchandani keeps up money lead over HD 113 opponents

Robert Asencio outraises opponent Anthony Rodriguez in May

Rick Tapia enters race to replace Manny Diaz in HD 103

Oscar Ganem set for rematch against Richard Stark in HD 104

Two more lawmakers endorse David Richardson

Personnel note: Marti Coley Eubanks joins PinPoint Results

Darryl Block qualifies by petition for HD 29 race

Honor roll: State legislators receive high marks from Florida Chamber

Six days after saying he was out, Larry Lee reconsiders re-election

Lawsuit seeks to remove Jamie Grant from 2018 ballot