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Phil AmmannNovember 6, 2018

On Election Day, as polls close, the after-parties begin. Candidates — along with nearly everyone else in America — will be glued to their screens Tuesday night for election results. In the end, win or lose, there will be a party. Some will celebrate a hard-fought victory, while others will be a bit more somber, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 18, 2018

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis has released a new ad that highlights his efforts to help service members and veterans during his time representing Florida’s 12 Congressional District. The ad, titled “Fighting for Warriors,” features a veteran, Bryan A., speaking about the lawmaker’s efforts and features clips of Bilirakis, a Tarpon Springs Republican, walking alongside Bryan […]

Jacob OglesAugust 28, 2018

Congressional candidate Chris Hunter won by a landslide in the Democratic primary in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Now, the former FBI agent turns his attention toward incumbent U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, a Palm Harbor Republican, in the November general election. Hunter came out on top of a three-person primary. With nearly all precincts reporting in the […]

Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2018

On Tuesday, election night parties will be held all over Florida. For some, it’s a chance to pop some champagne corks, celebrate and gear up for the general election. For others, it will be a somewhat more somber affair, the last hurrah of a long, hard-fought primary campaign. Want to party like a politician? Here’s […]

Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2018

On Tuesday, Election Night parties will be held all over Florida. For some, it’s a chance to pop some champagne corks, celebrate and gear up for the general election. For others, it will be a somewhat more somber affair, the last hurrah of a long, hard-fought primary campaign. Want to party like a politician? Here’s […]

Jacob OglesJuly 30, 2018

Even if a blue wave strikes Florida this fall, longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis may not feel the crash. A new survey from St. Pete Polls commissioned by Florida Politics shows the Tarpon Springs Republican with a commanding 19 percent lead over Chris Hunter, the likely Democratic challenger he will face in November. The […]

Jacob OglesJuly 14, 2018

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis brought in more than $350,000 during the second quarter of 2018, boasting more than 90 percent of that money came from Florida sources. “I am thrilled to receive such strong support from the people here at home,” said the New Port Richey Republican. “I believe it shows that they appreciate how […]

Kate BradshawJune 13, 2018

In the time that’s elapsed since the noise that erupted around U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis in early 2017 died down following his brave decision to face angry constituents at a packed town hall, things have been pretty quiet for the Palm Harbor Republican. That’s no surprise to anyone familiar with Bilirakis, 55, who tends to eschew political […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Democratic challenger Chris Hunter rolled out a new video Monday for his campaign against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. The ad, titled “For Granted,” covers Hunter’s career as an FBI agent and federal prosecutor before turning toward his reasons for running for the Tampa Bay area congressional district. “There are […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

A fundraiser benefitting U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ re-election bid will be held Monday evening in Palm Harbor. The April 23 event will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the home of Ann Ferrentino. Donors giving $1,000 or more can mingle in a cocktail reception during the 6 o’clock hour, while those donating $125 […]

Tag: Florida’s 12th Congressional District

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