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Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson kicked off a two-day listening tour in Cuba’s capital today as he continues to campaign in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The Richardson campaign says the focus of the Havana tour is “to learn more about economic and societal developments in the wake of changes in U.S. relations with Cuba.” […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF). The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state. “David Richardson has been a relentless […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Donna Shalala made her case to Miami-Dade voters Friday, highlighting her experience and expertise in an interview for POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series. Shalala is surely one of the most accomplished candidates in the crowded field fighting for the nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She’s competing with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, David Richardson and Kristen Rosen […]

Ryan NicolJune 25, 2018

A new ad from Democratic congressional candidate Matt Haggman is once again going after the Donald Trump administration over its immigration policies. This time, however, Haggman is using his wife Danet Linares, whose family migrated from Cuba through the Freedom Tower. In the ad, which is set to air on English TV stations, Linares speaks […]

Ryan NicolJune 19, 2018

In the midst of increasing criticism directed at the Trump administration’s decision to separate thousands of children from their parents at the border, congressional candidate Matt Haggman is out with a new six-figure ad campaign. Once again, he’s calling for the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Haggman, running for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 27th […]

Ryan NicolJune 18, 2018

State Rep. Jared Moskowitz is throwing his support behind David Richardson in the packed Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Richardson is one of five Democrats running for the nomination along with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, Kristen Rosen Gonzalez and Donna Shalala. Moskowitz, a Coral Springs Democrat, says Richardson is the right candidate to […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

David Richardson is adding five additional endorsements of his campaign for the Democratic nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Miami Beach Commissioner Joy Malakoff, North Bay Island Commissioner Jose Alvarez, and El Portal Village Councilmember Harold Mathis Jr. all threw their support behind Richardson. They were joined by Councilmembers Kelly Reid and Jordan Leonard of Bay Harbor […]

Ryan NicolJune 7, 2018

Another member of the Florida Legislature is endorsing Democrat David Richardson is his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. State Sen. Victor Torres, who represents Senate District 15, became the latest to support Richardson’s efforts for the Democratic nomination; it brings the total number of state lawmakers backing his congressional campaign to 18. In his announcement of the […]

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 […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

David Richardson has pulled in another endorsement in his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, this time from the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus. “David has been a champion for equality in the Florida House and has distinguished himself working to hold the Florida prison system accountable and protecting the environment,” said Caucus President Terry Fleming. […]

Tag: Florida’s 27th Congressional District

David Richardson embarking on two-day tour of Cuba

David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

Donna Shalala touts experience in CD 27 race

New Matt Haggman ad features wife: ‘Trump is destroying families’

Matt Haggman repeats call to shut down ICE in new CD 27 ad

Jared Moskowitz endorses David Richardson in CD 27

Five local lawmakers back David Richardson for CD 27

Victor Torres endorses David Richardson for CD 27

Two more lawmakers endorse David Richardson

Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus backs David Richardson in CD 27