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Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

Javier Fernandez won the Tuesday special election for House District 114 over Andrew Vargas and unaffiliated candidate Liz de las Cuevas. With 84 percent of precincts reporting, Fernandez’ led Vargas 51-46. His campaign sent out a statement declaring victory about 45 minutes after polls closed at 7:00 pm. “I am beyond grateful to be chosen to serve […]

Drew WilsonApril 28, 2018

Democrat Javier Fernandez and Republican Andrew Vargas turned in their final campaign finance reports Friday, just days before voters head to the polls to decide who will represent House District 114 for the next six months. The pair are running to replace former Democratic Rep. Daisy Baez, who resigned in November after pleading guilty to […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2018

Javier Fernandez will be joined by high-ranking Democrats this weekend for a “day of action” ahead of the Tuesday special election in House District 114. The Saturday event will be held at Coral Pine Park in Pinecrest, 6955 SW 104th St. The invite lists two shifts for would-be volunteers – the first runs from 2 […]

Drew WilsonApril 18, 2018

Democratic House District 114 candidate Javier Fernandez called Republican opponent Andrew Vargas a “no-show” Wednesday after he “dodged” a Tuesday debate. “It’s disappointing but not surprising that our opponent continues to hide from the voters and play cheap political games instead of standing up and voicing his opinions,” Fernandez said. “Given that his party’s leadership […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

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Democrat Javier Fernandez on Tuesday announced an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the House District 114 special election. “I’m proud to endorse Javier because I know he will be a strong advocate for his community in the Florida House,” Nelson said. “His experience and passion for public service make him an excellent choice […]

Drew WilsonMarch 29, 2018

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Republican Andrew Vargas brought in $88,100 in contributions and tacked on a $10,000 loan in his new campaign finance report for the House District 114 special election. The report brings Vargas’ total fundraising up to $337,423, including $60,000 in loans. He has $51,307 on hand heading into the final month before the May 1 general […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 28, 2018

A new ad hitting mailboxes in Miami and Tallahassee slams House District 114 candidate Javier Fernandez for his past work as a lobbyist. The mailer was paid for by the same group that branded the Miami Democrat as “Javi Lobby” in an email sent out earlier this month written as if it was from Fernandez […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Andrew Vargas added another $18,500 to his campaign account last month, giving him a commanding lead over Republican primary rival Jose Pazos in the special election for House District 114. Seven weeks out from the Feb. 20 special primary election, Vargas has raised a total of $154,823 for his campaign while Pazos has a to […]

Drew WilsonDecember 1, 2017

Florida Democrats last week requested an injunction to move up the dates for a pair of South Florida special elections and the motion will get its day in court Dec. 7. The motion, filed in Leon County circuit court, aims to get new dates for special elections in House District 114 and Senate District 31. […]

Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2017

The Florida Democratic Party has filed a motion seeking to force earlier elections for the South Florida legislative seats recently resigned by Lake Worth Democrat Jeff Clemens and Coral Gables Democrat Daisy Baez. The motion, filed in Leon County circuit court, requests an injunction to set the election dates for both seats earlier so new […]

Tag: HD 114 special election

Blue wave continues: Javier Fernandez defeats Andrew Vargas in HD 114 special

Javier Fernandez has slim cash lead in HD 114

Democrats holding ‘day of action’ ahead of HD 114 special election

Andrew Vargas is a ‘no-show,’ Javier Fernandez says

Javier Fernandez announces Bill Nelson endorsement, direct mail campaign

Andrew Vargas raises another $98K for HD 114 special election campaign

Direct mail round-up: Lobbyist Javier Fernandez

Andrew Vargas adds to money lead in GOP primary for HD 114

Democrats’ request for earlier special election gets court date

Florida Democrats want injunction to move forward special election dates