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Ryan NicolSeptember 10, 2018

Opportunity First, a PAC created by former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Julián Castro, has now thrown its support behind Democrat Emma Collum in House District 93. Castro led HUD under the Barack Obama administration and has garnered buzz for a possible future presidential run. Now, his group has endorsed Collum in an […]

Ryan NicolAugust 24, 2018

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, one of the largest gun control advocacy groups in the country, has endorsed Democrat Emma Collum in her run for House District 93. The campaign is named after President Ronald Reagan‘s press secretary, Jim Brady, disabled as a result of the 1981 assassination attempt. Brady, who suffered a head wound, died […]

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2018

Florida House Democrats released some polls last week that built up hype for some of their down-ballot candidates, but according to one Republican running for state House, those numbers are off. The campaign of Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca hit the House Victory polls for being based on an online tally compiled by a company […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

There’s been a lot of talk about whether Gov. Rick Scott will topple U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the fall. Ditto for the race to replace him Governor’s mansion. Lost in the shuffle, however, are the dozens of down-ballot races only a small amount of voter outreach and an even smaller amount of public polling […]

Ryan NicolJuly 30, 2018

Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca has pulled in endorsements from a trio of Broward County law enforcement organizations in his run for House District 93. The Broward County Police Benevolent Association, Fraternal Order of Police District 5, and Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputies Association are all backing LaMarca’s bid to replace term-limited Rep. George Moraitis. “Our law enforcement […]

Ryan NicolJuly 24, 2018

Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca on Tuesday announced the endorsements of several state and local firefighters unions as he campaigns in House District 93. LaMarca earned endorsements from: — Florida Professional Firefighters, — Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters, — Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters, and — Broward County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics. In addition, Fort Lauderdale Professional Firefighters […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

The odds just got a whole lot better for Emma Collum‘s bid to flip House District 93. Collum’s campaign said Friday that an “angel donor” has stepped in with a $200,000 soft-money donation, instantly erasing the fundraising gap between her and her Republican opponent, Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca. On Saturday, Florida Politics learned that […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2018

A record number Democratic candidates qualified for state races this week, and the Florida Democratic Party said now it’s time to prepare for the “Blue Wave.” “From the Gubernatorial race, to State House and Senate, to county commissioners and mayors, we have the most qualified, committed, and exciting group of candidates we have ever seen,” […]

Drew WilsonJune 13, 2018

Republican Chip LaMarca, currently a Broward County Commissioner, released a campaign video this week in support of his bid to succeed Republican Rep. George Moraitis in House District 93. The 90-second video, “Working for You,” highlights LaMarca’s roots in the Broward County district before delving into his pitch on how he would improve the quality […]

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Julián Castro PAC backs Emma Collum in HD 93

Brady Campaign backs Emma Collum in HD 93

Chip LaMarca says his numbers poke holes in Democrats’ HD 93 poll

Internal polling puts Democrats ahead in GOP-held state House seats

Broward law enforcement groups back Chip LaMarca in HD 93

Firefighters unions back Chip LaMarca in HD 93

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Game changer: Emma Collum lands $200K ‘angel donation’ in HD 93 race

Florida Democrats say ‘no GOP seat is safe’ in 2018

Chip LaMarca releases first campaign video in HD 93 bid