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Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Former Democratic Sen. Jeremy Ring raised nearly $53,000 and pumped another $50,000 of his own money into his CFO campaign last month. Ring’s April reports show $76,565 raised for his campaign, including the loan, and another $26,250 for his political committee, Florida Action Fund PC. Ring has now raised just over $1 million for his […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Incumbent Robert Asencio could face serious competition in November, as Republican rival Anthony Rodriguez surpassed $100,000 raised for his campaign. That’s after Rodriguez hauled in more than $10,000 in April alone. Asencio, a Democrat, will look to hold on to his HD 118 seat despite being heavily outraised by Rodriguez. Asencio’s campaign has pulled in nearly […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani raised another $22,300 in April for her campaign to replace exiting Republican Rep. Mike Miller in House District 47. Eskamani brought in $18,800 of that money through her campaign account and raised the other $3,500 through her committee, People Power for Florida, putting her just past the $250,000 mark in total […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak added nearly $6,000 in campaign funds last month in the race to replace termed-out Rep. Clay Ingram in House District 1. Bydlak’s April report showed $5,291 in new money across 22 contributions. More than half of those came in from small-dollar donors giving $200 or less, though she also picked up […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes and Democratic challenger Carrie Pilon both raised more than $100,000 last month in the race for Senate District 24. “I’m humbled by the support our campaign continues to receive each and every day,” said Brandes. “Our message resonates with voters and is backed by results. We have the momentum and are putting together […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham’s gubernatorial campaign announced Wednesday that its April fundraising efforts yielded more than $1 million — her best total since filing for the race one year ago. “This campaign is fueled by Floridians and grassroots supporters who are passionate about sharing Gwen’s positive message and dreams for Florida. Democrats are tired of […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley topped the Agriculture Commissioner field last month with nearly $190,000 raised between her campaign and committee. “I am proud of our strong campaign efforts and am most grateful for all the support we have received while working to earn our Party’s nomination,” Grimsley said. “We have traveled the state and […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Karen Skyers showed nearly $33,000 in contributions in her inaugural campaign finance report, putting her in the driver’s seat in the crowded Democratic Primary to replace Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw, who is leaving the House to run for Attorney General. Skyers brought in 174 contributions in April, with the vast majority coming in from small-dollar […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Gainesville Democrat Kayser Enneking reeled in more than $83,000 in April for her Senate District 8 campaign – her best month since filing the battleground Senate district. Enneking brought in $56,608 through her committee, Florida Knows Excellence, and another $26,867 through her campaign account for a total of $83,475 raised last month. Combined, the reports […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Tampa Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison, who is once again facing a formidable challenger in House District 63, added $7,850 to his campaign account and $44,500 to his political committee last month. The April report shows 10 contributions, including seven checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for state legislative races. The new report brings his […]

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Jeremy Ring boosts CFO campaign with $50K loan

HD 118 challenger Anthony Rodriguez surpasses $100K raised

Anna Eskamani hits $250K raised for HD 47 bid

Rebekah Bydlak builds lead over Mike Hill in HD 1

Jeff Brandes clears $550K on hand, Carrie Pilon has $100K

Gwen Graham clears $1M in April, has $4.7M on hand

The surge: Six-figure take buoys Denise Grimsley’s Ag. Commissioner bid

Karen Skyers’ first finance report puts her atop HD 61 field

Kayser Enneking posts best fundraising reports to date

Shawn Harrison hits $215K on hand with April fundraising reports