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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2017

Rep. Francis Rooney dismissed rumors he is considering gubernatorial bid, saying he is focused on “being the best congressman” he can be for Southwest Florida. Rooney, a freshman congressman and the former ambassador to the Holy See, said he was not considering a run for governor in 2018. “I am considering one thing — being the […]

Staff ReportsNovember 8, 2016

Election night parties will be raging across the state Tuesday. For some, it’s a chance to pop some bottles and celebrate. For others, it will be a somber event, marking the last hurrah of a long, hard-fought campaign. Want to party like a politician? Here’s a rundown of where candidates will be as the polls […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2016

In 20 of Florida’s 26 contested congressional races this fall, one major party nominee escaped from last Tuesday’s primaries with more than five times as much cash-on-hand as the other major party’s candidate. And in many cases, the cash gap heading into the fall is so overwhelming that one party’s congressional nominee’s bank account would barely […]

Staff ReportsAugust 29, 2016

Dan Bongino snagged a big endorsement Monday, just one day before the Republican primary. Sen. Ted Cruz announced Monday he was backing Bongino in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. In a statement, the Texas Republican and one-time presidential hopeful said there was “no doubt” in his mind that Bongino would defend the Constitution. “Dan spent his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 29, 2016

Francis Rooney is on pace to put $4 million of his own money into his campaign to replace Rep. Curt Clawson. Campaign finance records filed with the Federal Election Commission show Rooney gavenhis campaign $636,754 on Aug. 17. The Naples Republican gave his campaign another $150,000 Friday, according to federal campaign finance records. Records show […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 28, 2016

Francis Rooney has scored the backing of a popular Cape Coral lawmaker. Florida Rep. Dane Eagle announced this week he was endorsing Rooney in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. “With the ongoing water crisis our region is facing, it is clear we need a strong representative in Washington who can get the job done by focusing […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 26, 2016

Chauncey Goss is getting a little financial help from a top Florida Republican. Campaign finance documents filed with the Federal Election Commission show Sen. Jack Latvala donated $1,000 to Goss’ congressional campaign Aug. 18. The donation was included in a 48-hour notice filed with the FEC on Aug. 19. Goss is running in Florida’s 19th […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 25, 2016

Francis Rooney is making one last pitch to the voters. The Naples Republican is airing his closing argument in his campaign for Florida’s 19th Congressional District. In the 30-second spot, Rooney makes the case for electing someone with “substantive real-world knowledge an an honest agenda of work for … the people of Southwest Florida.” “Our country […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 23, 2016

Dan Bongino faced questions about his residency, and whether it should be a factor in his current congressional bid, during a press conference Monday Bongino, a Palm City Republican, called the press conference to address recent media coverage, including a fight with POLITICO reporter Marc Caputo over the weekend. But several of the questions he […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

Francis Rooney gave his campaign another financial boost this week. The Naples Republican gave his congressional campaign $636,754 on Aug. 15. The most recent cash infusion means Rooney has given his campaign more than $2.1 million since jumping into the race. Rooney is vying to replace Rep. Curt Clawson in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. He’ll face […]

Tag: Florida’s 19th Congressional District

Francis Rooney says he’s not considering 2018 gubernatorial bid

Party like a politician: Where to find the candidates on Election Night

Florida congressional races start fall with lopsided campaign cash

Ted Cruz endorses Dan Bongino in CD 19

Francis Rooney gives another $150K to his campaign

Francis Rooney earns last-minute endorsement from prominent local lawmaker

Chauncey Goss gets $1,000 donation from Jack Latvala in CD 19

Francis Rooney makes final pitch to CD 19 voters in new ad

Dan Bongino addresses residency, media coverage during Naples press conference

Francis Rooney gives his CD 19 campaign $600K