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A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

On Friday, Rep. Ron DeSantis announced he had been endorsed by the National Rifle Association in his re-election bid in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “I’m proud to be recognized as a strong defender of the rights of law-abiding citizens and appreciate the support of the NRA for my campaign,” said DeSantis. “I will continue to stand with Florida’s […]

Scott PowersJuly 26, 2016

This year, Central Florida voters have an unprecedented diversity of candidates to pick from for the region’s five congressional districts, and at least one, probably two, and possibly more heterosexual-white-male dynasties will fall. Straight, white, male members of Congress have always held the congressional seats in Florida’s 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Congressional Districts. […]

Staff ReportsJuly 22, 2016

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There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Rifle Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Eagle Forum PAC — issued endorsements. — The American Conservative Union (ACU) has thrown its support behind Rep. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 16, 2016

Rep. Ron DeSantis was the fundraising king of the Senate race before he stepped aside for Marco Rubio, and the 6th Congressional District Republican showed another robust period of campaign finance in Q2 of 2016. $486,096 of new money didn’t quite keep up with $558,873 of expenses, but at the end of the period, the incumbent DeSantis still […]

Scott PowersJune 7, 2016

Monday’s first day of qualifying for congressional races in Florida has seen enough candidates qualify to force Republican primaries in Florida’s 6th, 7th and 11th Congressional Districts and Democratic primaries in the 6th and 9th Congressional Districts so far. In other districts expecting Democratic or Republican primaries, announced candidates either did not file Monday or […]

Scott PowersMay 17, 2016

It took about a month for former U.S. Rep. Ric Keller to figure out the Republican Congressional District 6 race was doing just fine without him. That race, seeking a Republican to run to succeed U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in a redrawn district now dominated by Volusia County, has been as topsy-turvy as any in […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 17, 2016

The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported Tuesday that Fred Costello won the Hob Nob straw poll of Congressional District 6 candidates at the Daytona Speedway. Costello got 29 percent of the 251 votes cast, edging out G.G. Galloway and Brandon Patty, who both finished above 20 percent. The News Journal report noted all five candidates on hand supported GOP nominee Donald […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 13, 2016

Before the holidays, a great deal of talk revolved around David Santiago launching a run in CD 6. Now, we are hearing that Santiago has thrown his hat into the ring, joining four other Republicans in the race to succeed Ron DeSantis. “Our nation is at a crossroads. We need real leaders with the courage and proven […]

Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2015

Republican state Rep. David Santiago is poised to run in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, several sources have confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com. In recent days, the state House District 27 representative has made phone calls to several Tallahassee-based donors, fundraisers, and lobbyists seeking their support for a campaign expected to get off the ground in early 2016. CD 6 is […]

Phil AmmannOctober 16, 2015

Republican Adam Barringer boosted his lead in Florida’s 6th Congressional District with $83,590.07 total contributions in the third quarter and $151,694.73 cash-on-hand. Barringer, the conservative former mayor of New Smyrna Beach, is seeking the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Senate. Former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, Barringer’s Republican opponent, came […]

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Ron DeSantis scores NRA endorsement in re-election bid

Straight, white, male dynasties falling in Central Florida congressional districts

Endorsement watch: NRA, Fraternal Order of Police, Eagle Forum PAC and others issue endorsements

Ron DeSantis takes in $493K in latest filing period for re-election bid

Early congressional filings assure primaries in CDs 6, 7, 9 and 11

Ric Keller came and went, yet the crazy CD 6 Republican race rolls on

Report: Fred Costello wins CD 6 Hob Nob straw poll in Daytona

David Santiago files in CD 6

David Santiago poised to launch congressional bid

Adam Barringer continues fundraising lead in CD 6 race