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Scott PowersApril 13, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate David Richardson has become the first candidate running for Florida’s 27th Congressional District seat to be given the Mom’s Demand Action’s for “candidate distinction” reflecting his views for gun laws reform. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, formed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting in 2012, is part […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2018

Miami state Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez announced Wednesday that he would drop out of the crowded Democratic Primary race in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “My time in public office was borne of community-based work here in Miami, standing up for everyday people. My service in the Legislature has been no different, tackling tough issues and trying […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

Miami Democrat Michael Hepburn, who is running in the crowded primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, filed paperwork Monday to run for state Senate. Hepburn told Florida Politics that his decision to file for Senate District 37 – the seat currently held by primary rival Jose Javier Fernandez – was not an indication he was […]

Drew WilsonApril 5, 2018

Less than a month after entering the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, Donna Shalala’s campaign said Thursday that it’s brought in $1.17 million in contributions. The total instantly puts Shalala, a former Health and Human Services and University of Miami president, on even footing in the crowded Democratic Primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. […]

Scott PowersApril 2, 2018

Democratic state Rep. David Richardson announced Monday morning his campaign raised $411.021 in the first quarter of 2018 for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, one of the most hotly contested races anywhere. Richardson went into the first quarter leading the money race; this $411,000 haul could keep him atop a field that now has eight Democrats, […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

Democrat Donna Shalala put out her first ad Wednesday in the crowded race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The 30-second spot, titled “Ready to Deliver,” touts the former Health and Human Services secretary and longtime University of Miami president’s record of accomplishments. “Changes must happen in Congress. […]

Scott PowersMarch 14, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate David Richardson has released his first digital video ad, introducing himself in Florida’s 27th Congressional District race and discussing abortion, prison reform, and his status as Florida’s first openly gay lawmaker. “I decided to talk about these issues publicly. I’m not afraid to talk about this stuff out loud. And I’m not […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2018

Welcome to the contest for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, Donna Shalala, whose flak already from Democratic rivals over her candidacy now has drawn a video attack Wednesday from the campaign of state Rep. David Richardson, accusing her of inaction on health care reform. “I say, come on in Donna,” Richardson declares in a one-minute video released […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala made her CD 27 run official Tuesday and the GOP seems about as excited as her Democratic opponents according to an email sent out by the Republican National Committee. “Donna Shalala represents everything Floridians dislike about the Clinton’s – elitist, disconnected, and delusional about the working class and […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 20, 2018

Mary Barzee Flores, a Democratic candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, said in a Monday email that the shooting at a Parkland high school Wednesday “hits close to home” and that she plans to do something about it if elected in the fall. “The tragedy in Parkland hits close to home because it is close […]

Tag: Florida’s 27th Congressional District

David Richardson picks up ‘Moms’ seal on guns views in CD 27 race

Jose Javier Rodriguez will remain in state Senate, forego congressional bid

Michael Hepburn files for SD 37, but will remain in CD 27 race

Donna Shalala raises over $1M in 25 days

David Richardson reporting $411K first quarter in CD 27 race

Donna Shalala drops first ad in CD 27 race

David Richardson video ad in CD 27 discusses abortion, prison reform, being gay

David Richardson goes after Donna Shalala in CD 27 Democrats’ field

Email insights: Donna Shalala ‘elitist, disconnected, and delusional’

Email Insight: Mary Barzee Flores will be proud of ‘F’ rating from NRA