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Staff ReportsMay 17, 2017

Gwen Graham has scored the endorsement of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. “Only one Democrat for Governor of Florida —my good friend Gwen Graham — has the passion and commitment, the track record and the leadership skills to stand up, speak out, protect our priorities, and get things done,” the Georgia Democrat said in […]

Staff ReportsMay 16, 2017

Three Leon County officials are throwing their support behind Gwen Graham. Leon County Commissioners John Dailey and Kristin Dozier, and Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor Tabitha Frazier have endorsed Graham for governor, her campaign announced Tuesday. In a statement, Graham said she was “proud to have the support” of the local leaders, and pledged to […]

Mitch PerryMay 16, 2017

Unlike the other four Democrats who have either entered the race for governor or are seriously flirting with the possibility, Winter Park businessman Chris King is somewhat of a blank slate for the majority of party members in Florida. That’s why appearances at events like Monday night’s Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee are taking on added significance. “We […]

Scott PowersMay 13, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham announced the endorsements of three key Democratic women lawmakers Friday afternoon. The former congresswoman has picked up the endorsements of state Reps. Amy Mercado of Orlando, Barbara Watson of Miami Gardens, and Lori Berman of Lantana. Graham is campaigning against fellow Democrats Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Winter Park affordable housing […]

Scott PowersMay 11, 2017

Three Democrats and one Republican running so far for the 2018 Florida governor’s race are starting out with war chests built with big checks, from such sources as August A. Busch, George Soros, David King and Wayne Hogan, mainly cut to their independent political committees that have no limits. Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam leads the […]

Phil AmmannMay 11, 2017

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Gwen Graham’s latest Workday focused on efforts to find affordable housing, workforce training and family reintegration for ex-offenders. The newly announced Democratic candidate for governor worked Wednesday with Operation New Hope in Jacksonville. “The ex-offenders I met today are working to put their lives back on track. They just want a second chance at becoming […]

Staff ReportsMay 11, 2017

Gwen Graham is out with her first campaign video, highlighting recent Workdays and her 2018 gubernatorial launch. “My love for Florida runs deep, but my patience, my patience for inaction in the state I love has run out,” Graham says in the video over scenes of her announcement speech and Workdays across Florida teaching, installing […]

Scott PowersMay 10, 2017

Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham has quickly surged to the front of the pack in campaign fundraising in her drive for the Florida governor’s office in 2018. Graham, who officially entered the race on May 2, raised more than $429,000 in April for her independent political committee, Our Florida, her official campaign announced. That’s almost […]

Jim RosicaMay 10, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran has added his voice to those calling for a special legislative session on medical marijuana. Corcoran spoke Wednesday on “The Morning Show with Preston Scott” on WFLA-FM radio in Tallahassee. Lawmakers failed to come to agreement this Legislative Session on a bill that would implement the medical cannabis constitutional amendment passed in […]

Jim RosicaMay 9, 2017

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A day after the end of the 2017 Legislative Session, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on Monday called on state lawmakers to pass a bill “strengthening insurance protections for those with pre-existing conditions.” Gillum, the sitting mayor of Tallahassee, appeared at the Florida Press Center with two local women who told of their family members’ […]

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Civil rights icon John Lewis endorses Gwen Graham

Three Leon County officials endorse Gwen Graham for governor

Chris King says uncontested Republican rule has failed Florida’s working families

Gwen Graham gets backing of Amy Mercado, Lori Berman, Barbara Watson

Governor’s race candidates drawing big checks

Gwen Graham works a shift with Operation New Hope, helping ex-offenders

Gwen Graham talks about making a difference in first campaign video

Gwen Graham surges to front in Dems’ gubernatorial money race

Richard Corcoran joins calls for medical marijuana special session

Andrew Gillum calls for ‘strengthening’ Obamacare in Florida