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Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 15, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters is endorsing Ray Blacklidge as her successor in House District 69, Blacklidge announced Monday. Peters and Blacklidge are both Republicans. Blacklidge is running against Democrat Jennifer Webb for the seat covering west St. Petersburg and parts of mid-west Pinellas County. Peters is not seeking re-election because she’s running for Pinellas County Commission […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has put out its third wave of endorsements for state legislative seats, giving the nod to 16 more candidates, including a pair of incumbents running for re-election in South Florida. A handful of the Florida Chamber’s new endorsements are revisions reflecting a handful of surprise victories in the Aug. 28 […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 13, 2018

With her end-of-August campaign finance report, St. Petersburg Democrat Jennifer Webb has officially surpassed Madeira Beach Republican Ray Blacklidge in campaign fundraising. Webb and Blacklidge are vying for the House District 69 seat currently held by state Rep. Kathleen Peters, who is now the Republican nominee for a seat on the Pinellas County Commission. The […]

Drew WilsonAugust 26, 2018

Madeira Beach attorney Ray Blacklidge raised another $13,800 between his campaign and committee over the past two weeks, building on his fundraising edge over Republican primary opponent Jeremy Bailie. Blacklidge and Bailie are running to replace exiting Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters in Pinellas County’s House District 69. Peters announced last year that she would not […]

Drew WilsonAugust 18, 2018

Madeira Beach attorney Ray Blacklidge posted another healthy round of campaign finance reports ahead of his head-to-head showdown with St. Petersburg attorney Jeremy Bailie in the Republican primary for Pinellas County’s House District 69. The new reports, covering Aug. 4 through Aug. 10, show Blacklidge tacked on $2,200 in hard money and another $10,000 for […]

Drew WilsonAugust 16, 2018

Madeira Beach lawyer Ray Blacklidge holds a better than 2-to-1 lead over St. Petersburg lawyer Jeremy Bailie according to a new poll of the two-way Republican primary for Pinellas County’s House District 69. The St. Pete Polls survey found 48 percent of likely Republican primary voters were backing Blacklidge, while Bailie came in behind “undecided” with 23 […]

Drew WilsonAugust 9, 2018

The Republican primary race for Pinellas County’s House District 69 has taken an odd turn. A supporter of Madeira Beach attorney Ray Blacklidge was out canvassing Monday when he and other volunteers noticed something fishy going on — the flyers they were leaving at front doors were going missing, only to be replaced by materials […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Republican Ray Blacklidge announced Tuesday that he’d picked up an endorsement for his House District 69 bid from the statewide Fraternal Order of Police. The Florida State Lodge of the FOP represents has been representing Florida law enforcement officers for more than 60 years and counts more than 20,000 members among its ranks. “I am […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Small-business woman Jennifer Webb will be at Gulfport’s Historic Peninsula Inn on Tuesday night for a fundraising reception benefitting her campaign for House District 69. The fundraiser will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the beachside inn, located at 2937 Beach Blvd. South. Those looking to attend the event can send a message […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

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Kathleen Peters endorses Ray Blacklidge as her successor

Florida Chamber endorses 16 more legislative candidates

Jennifer Webb passes Ray Blacklidge in total fundraising, cash on hand

Ray Blacklidge maintains fundraising edge ahead of HD 69 Republican primary

Ray Blacklidge reels in $12K as HD 69 Republican primary looms

Ray Blacklidge up 25 points over Jeremy Bailie in HD 69 GOP primary

Sketchy stroll: State House candidate filmed nabbing opponent’s flyers

Police union backs Ray Blacklidge for HD 69

Jennifer Webb holding Gulfport fundraiser Tuesday night

Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates