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Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Jason Pizzo has grabbed the endorsement of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) in his Democratic challenge to incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell. Pizzo, a Miami attorney, is competing with Campbell in the Senate District 38 primary. No Republicans filed to run in the race. The teachers’ union released a statement explaining why they’re supporting […]

Ryan NicolJune 23, 2018

Lauren Book has made quite a statement as a first-term state Senator, so much so that she is one of 25 Florida lawmakers who did not draw a single challenger for the 2018 midterms. That means Book, a young star in the Florida Democratic Party, has already clinched her re-election to Senate District 32. That’s […]

Ryan NicolJune 22, 2018

Miami attorney Jason Pizzo now has the backing of the AFL-CIO Florida chapter in his run for Senate District 38. Pizzo is competing in the Democratic primary against incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell. Despite his challenge to a sitting senator, he’s been able to pull in a wide range of endorsements during his campaign. The […]

Ryan NicolJune 21, 2018

Manny Diaz‘s Senate campaign just notched another endorsement with Hialeah City Council President Vivan Casals Muñoz announcing her support Thursday. Diaz is competing for the Senate District 36 seat after serving in the state House since 2012, where he’s represented House District 103. “Manny Diaz really demonstrated his leadership abilities in the Florida House,” said Muñoz. “While […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

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With more than $600,000 added to candidates’ coffers in May, the race for Senate District 25 just got a whole lot richer. However, a whopping $500,000 of that was in the form of a self-loan from Belinda Keiser to her campaign. That’s on top of nearly $55,000 in donations earned by Keiser in her first month […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

Fresh off the news that Jason Pizzo‘s campaign has now more than $100,000 cash on hand, he’s announced a new round of more than 20 endorsements from current and former South Florida lawmakers. Pizzo is challenging incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell for the Senate District 38 seat. The two are set to face off in […]

Ryan NicolJune 8, 2018

Manny Diaz is by all measures the current front-runner to take the Senate District 36 seat. But that’s not stopping others from entering the race. Two more Democrats have decided to run. David Perez filed paperwork Thursday, while Imtiaz Ahmad Mohammad made his official entry into the race earlier today. The pair joins Muhammad Amin […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2018

Suspended Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown, currently facing 32 federal counts in a scheme to defraud with another suspended council colleague, is still an active primary opponent in Senate District 6 for Minority Leader-designate Audrey Gibson. Brown told media he was not suspending his campaign at his indictment a week ago, and proof of that active candidacy […]

Ryan NicolMay 31, 2018

A seventh South Florida mayor is endorsing Manny Diaz in his bid for Senate District 36. Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV became the latest to throw support behind the Diaz campaign. Diaz is looking to make a move to the Senate after representing House District 103 since 2012. Deno says he’s the right man for […]

Ryan NicolMay 29, 2018

As Rene Garcia gets ready to leave the Florida Senate, he’s now officially named Manny Diaz as his preferred replacement. Diaz, who currently represents House District 103, elected to run for the seat held by Garcia, who is term-limited. Now, Garcia says the Diaz is the right man to take his place. “Manny Diaz is […]

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United Teachers of Dade endorses Jason Pizzo in SD 38 race

Lauren Book re-elected without opposition

Jason Pizzo nabs AFL-CIO endorsement for SD 38

Hialeah City Council President endorses Manny Diaz in SD 36 race

Belinda Keiser antes up another $500K out of pocket for SD 25 campaign

Jason Pizzo pulls in bundle of endorsements from city and town officials

Two more candidates to compete against Manny Diaz in SD 36

Indicted Senate candidate Reggie Brown stays in race, reports no May fundraising

Virginia Gardens mayor latest to back Manny Diaz Senate bid

Rene Garcia backs Manny Diaz in bid for Garcia’s SD 36 seat