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Drew WilsonSeptember 19, 2018

U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney’s re-election campaign hasn’t garnered too much attention this year, despite the narrative that a ‘blue wave’ on the national level could lead to Democrats retaking control of the House. Maybe that’s because he was re-elected in Florida’s 19th Congressional District with nearly two-thirds of the vote two years ago, or maybe it’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 […]

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 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2017

Water remains one of Rep. Francis Rooney’s top priority, the freshman congressman told Southwest Floridians this week. The Naples Republican told member of Businesspeople United for Political Action Committee (BUPAC) that he wants to focus Everglades restoration and improving water quality during his time in office. His visit to Fort Myers kicked off a day-long […]

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 […]

Tag: Florida’s 19th Congressional District

Francis Rooney’s opponent says he’s within striking distance in deep-red CD 19

It’s not the party, it’s the after party: Where to find Tampa Bay candidates on Election Night

It’s not the party, it’s the after party: Where to find candidates on Election Night

Francis Rooney talks water during Fort Myers stop

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