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Drew WilsonNovember 7, 2018

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Tuesday’s top-of-ticket results didn’t give Florida Democrats much reason to cheer, but incoming House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee says the party made decent inroads into the GOP’s intractable advantage in the state House. The victories highlighted: Joy Goff-Marcil in HD 30, Geraldine Thompson in HD 44, Anna Eskamani in HD 47, Adam Hattersley in HD […]

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 20, 2018

Delores Hogan Johnson, one of four Democrats competing in House District 84, has now been endorsed by the man she’s running to replace. Democratic state Rep. Larry Lee Jr. announced his endorsement of Johnson Friday. Lee decided back in March that he would not run for re-election in HD 84. “I am endorsing Delores Johnson […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2018

Another pair of candidates filed Wednesday for two open state House seats in the Treasure Coast region. Jensen Beach Democrat Matt Theobald put his name down for House District 83, a Republican-leaning seat that covers part of Martin and St. Lucie counties. HD 83 is currently held by Stuart Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell, who is […]

Drew WilsonJune 19, 2018

Another handful of candidates put their names down Tuesday for Florida House seats, just three days ahead of the qualifying deadline for state legislative races. Port St. Lucie Republican Teri Pinney opened filed for House District 84, setting up a GOP primary between her and Mark Gotz. HD 84 is a swing seat currently held […]

Drew WilsonMarch 27, 2018

Democrat Robert Joseph opened a campaign account Friday to run for the House District 84 seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Larry Lee Jr. Joseph, a Fort Pierce resident, is currently the only candidate running to succeed Lee in the southeastern St. Lucie County district, though there have been rumblings that Republican Michelle Miller is […]

Tag: HD 84

HD 26, HD 89 recounts to decide final split in Florida House

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Delores Hogan Johnson endorsed by outgoing HD 84 representative

Treasure Coast House seats draw new candidates

As qualifying deadline nears, more candidates file for House races

First candidate files to replace Larry Lee in HD 84