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Ryan NicolAugust 1, 2018

Jason Pizzo has added another $125,000 in loans to his campaign in an effort to unseat state Sen. Daphne Campbell in Senate District 38. The newest self-funding spree came during the period of July 7 to July 20, according to a recent report filed with the Florida Division of Elections. He also added more than […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Lithia Republican Mike Beltran is starting to gain some traction in his bid to succeed Republican Rep. Jake Raburn in Hillsborough County’s House District 57. The attorney and father of two entered the race for HD 57 a day before the end of the candidate qualifying period and has since piled on endorsements from staunch […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

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Keiser University vice chancellor Belinda Keiser inked another six-figure check for her campaign to succeed Senate President Joe Negron in Senate District 25. During the reporting period covering July 7 through July 20, Keiser brought in just $10,600 in outside cash while boosted her campaign fund with another $225,000 in candidate loans. To date, the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

National racial justice group Color of Change opened a state-level political committee Tuesday as it gears up a campaign to take on Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law. Color of Change, which bills itself as the “nation’s largest online racial justice organization,” launched its campaign to “Stop ‘Stand Your Ground’” after recent killing of Markeis […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 31, 2018

There’s an ongoing effort to teach Democrats across the country and down the ballot how to run effective campaigns. It’s led by the National Democratic Training Committee, which recently told media it is seeking to supplement the anticipated ‘blue wave’ Democrats are banking on this midterm by providing free online training to any Democrat in any […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Small-business woman Jennifer Webb will be at Gulfport’s Historic Peninsula Inn on Tuesday night for a fundraising reception benefitting her campaign for House District 69. The fundraiser will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the beachside inn, located at 2937 Beach Blvd. South. Those looking to attend the event can send a message […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

It has been more than three weeks since Carrie Pilon announced she was ending her bid to unseat St. Petersburg Republican Jeff Brandes in state Senate District 24. Now, Florida Democrats have settled on her replacement. Lindsay Cross, an environmental scientist who works as executive director of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, will pick up where […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Palm City Toby Overdorf is accusing his opponent in the House District 83 Republican primary of accepting money from the sugar industry, but a glance at contribution records turns up no evidence of supporting the allegation. “Did you hear Sasha Dadan took campaign money from Big Sugar? It’s all on the Florida Division of Elections […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Tampa businessman Aakash Patel, a Republican running for Hillsborough County Commission, is out with a new ad responding to recent attacks that he’s been too chummy with Democrats in the past. The 30-second spot, titled “Typical Politician,” comes four days after Todd Marks’ TV ad attempting to paint Patel as “betraying conservative values” due to […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

The “Voice of Florida Business” has spoken: Tampa Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison deserves another two years representing Hillsborough County’s House District 63. That’s according to the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF), a conservative leaning pro-business group that gave Harrison high marks in its post-2018 legislative session Voting Records report. “Associated Industries of Florida is proud to […]

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Jason Pizzo adds another $125k in loans to his campaign

Mike Beltran gaining traction in HD 57 race

Belinda Keiser pours another $225K into SD 25 campaign

Color of Change opens state-level political committee for ‘Stand Your Ground’ fight

Free online courses teach Democrats how to run campaigns

Jennifer Webb holding Gulfport fundraiser Tuesday night

Lindsay Cross takes over Democratic bid for SD 24 after Carrie Pilon’s departure

Toby Overdorf makes provably baseless attack in HD 83 GOP primary

Aakash Patel responds to attacks by taking the high road

The ‘Voice of Florida Business’ speaks up for Shawn Harrison in HD 63