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Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Michael Grieco overcame a troubled political past Tuesday night to emerge victorious in the Democratic primary for House District 113. Grieco pulled in 41 percent of the vote, beating out Deede Weithorn at 35 percent and Kubs Lalchandani at 24 percent. Grieco entered the race right after finishing a six-month probation which barred him from […]

Ryan NicolAugust 18, 2018

Former Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco came out on top of the most recent fundraising period in House District 113 thanks to a $20,000 self-loan to his campaign. Grieco is competing with another former Miami Beach Commissioner, Deede Weithorn, along with attorney Kubs Lalchandani for the Democratic nomination. Grieco added just a single $250 outside […]

Ryan NicolAugust 13, 2018

Former Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco has earned the support of the Florida Medical Association (FMA), a powerhouse health care group, as he competes for the Democratic nomination in House District 113. The group’s political arm announced its support of Grieco on Monday, electing to bypass his Democratic opponents, attorney Kubs Lalchandani and fellow former […]

Ryan NicolJuly 23, 2018

Attorney Kubs Lalchandani is accusing his Democratic primary opponent, Michael Grieco, of “race-baiting” over a set of mailers sent to voters by the Grieco campaign over the weekend. But Grieco says those allegations are bogus. Grieco is competing with Lalchandani and former Miami Beach City Commissioner Deede Weithorn for the House District 113 seat. As […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach City Commissioner Deede Weithorn announced a new set of endorsements from pro-choice groups as she continues to run for House District 113. Weithorn secured support from both EMILY’s List and Ruth’s List, her campaign announced Tuesday. EMILY’s List aims to promote the election of pro-choice women throughout the country, while Ruth’s List does […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

Final May fundraising numbers are in for the House District 113 race, and they show former Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco with the lead in cash on hand. As reported Monday by Florida Politics, attorney Kubs Lalchandani has pulled in the most money so far, bringing in more than $100,000 since February. He currently has […]

Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

Democrat Kubs Lalchandani still leads the field in fundraising in the race for House District 113. Lalchandani brought in more than $10,000 in May, crossing the $100,000 mark for money raised so far this campaign. He has more than $70,000 of that remaining. Lalchandani is one of four candidates running to replace state Rep. David Richardson […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Democrat Kubs Lalchandani has raised nearly $70,000 since entering the House District 113 race on Feb. 1, his campaign said Monday. “I’m honored by the tremendous outpouring of support from so many who believe in my path to change Tallahassee. The Republican leadership in the Florida House continue to leave families behind and their efforts […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2018

A second candidate has filed to take over for Miami Beach Rep. David Richardson, who is running in the crowded Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Miami Beach Democrat Kubs Lalchandani, co-founder and partner at Lalchandani Simon PL, announced his bid for House District 113 Thursday, joining Democrat Deede Weithorn and setting up a […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Michael Grieco goes from probation to Democratic nominee in HD 113

Michael Grieco wins fundraising period in HD 113 on back of $20k loan

Physicians PAC backs Michael Grieco for HD 113

Kubs Lalchandani accuses HD 113 primary opponent of ‘race-baiting’ mailer

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Deede Weithorn earns endorsements from pro-choice groups

Michael Grieco ends May with more than $90K on-hand for HD 113 race

Kubs Lalchandani keeps up money lead over HD 113 opponents

Kubs Lalchandani raises $70K in first month of HD 113 campaign

Democrat Kubs Lalchandani files for HD 113