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Scott PowersMarch 16, 2018

Republican state Rep. Rene “Coach P” Plasencia‘s re-election effort has drawn endorsements from a half-dozen Brevard County and municipal leaders including Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Plasencia’s campaign announced Friday. His Florida House District 50 covers part of east Orange County and much of north Brevard County, including the city of Titusville. A former former […]

Scott PowersNovember 8, 2016

Republican State Rep. Rene Plasencia switched districts and won again Tuesday, in Orlando-based House District 50. Plasencia, a high school teacher and track coach, defeated Democrat Sean Ashby, also a teacher and track coach at a rival high school, 47 percent to 43 percent. Plasencia, who lost the Brevard County portion of the district in […]

Staff ReportsOctober 25, 2016

There’s a strong possibility Democrats could sweep all three Orlando Senate seats, though Republican Dean Asher is still far ahead in the Senate District 13 money race. The Orlando Realtor brought in another $11,250 between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14 and spent about $69,000, leaving his campaign with about $73,000 on hand. His committee, “Allegiant […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 15, 2016

With the entry of businessman and veteran Chadwick Hardee last week, Republican Rep. Rene Plasencia is now facing a three-way primary race as he looks to shift over to House District 50, covering parts of Brevard and Orange counties. Hardee had been thinking about a run in HD 50 last year, but opted to drop out after Plasencia […]

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