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Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

While many politicos anxiously await (or fear) a “blue wave” come November, one pair of special elections in Florida – House District 72 and 114 – may give Florida Democrats a hint of how the party will fare this year. The HD 72 special election – between Republican James Buchanan, Democrat Margaret Good, and Libertarian […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2018

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Democrat Javier Fernandez launched his bid for the open Miami-based House District 114 seat by raising more than $78,000 in the first month of his campaign. In addition to this notable start, Fernandez, a 42-year-old attorney and former Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Miami, also qualified by petition for the special election to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

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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. […]

Ana CeballosNovember 14, 2017

Javier Fernandez, a 42-year-old South Miami attorney, filed his candidacy on Tuesday to represent House District 114, and replace Daisy Baez. Baez resigned from the Legislature this month after a House investigation into and even criminal case over her residency. “I’m excited for this opportunity to bring much-needed change to Tallahassee, where priorities have become […]

Peter SchorschNovember 10, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced Thursday evening that he had signed the executive order setting a special election to replace Democratic Rep. Daisy Baez in Miami-Dade’s House District 114. A special primary election will be held on Feb. 20, 2018, with the general election to follow on May 1. Baez resigned her House seat on […]

Drew WilsonNovember 6, 2017

A familiar face has jumped into the race to take over for beleaguered Democrat Daisy Baez, who resigned from her House District 114 seat earlier this week and is expected to plead guilty to perjury charges over not living within the Coral Gables district. Ross Hancock switched over from HD 105 Friday to take another […]

Jim RosicaOctober 12, 2017

The House’s ethics panel on Thursday set a Dec. 4 hearing on a charge that Democratic Miami-Dade Rep. Daisy Baez doesn’t live in the district she was elected to represent. The Public Integrity and Ethics Committee will conduct an evidentiary hearing “somewhat like a court trial,” said chair Larry Metz, a Yalaha Republican. “You’re trying to […]

Jim RosicaOctober 10, 2017

A House investigative panel Tuesday found that Miami-Dade Rep. Daisy Baez likely broke member residency rules. The Select Committee on Member Conduct decided to refer Baez’s case to the Public Integrity and Ethics Committee for the equivalent of a trial. A finding of “probable cause,” required for further proceedings, means it is more likely than not that a violation […]

Staff ReportsOctober 10, 2016

The Florida Retail Federation has thrown its support behind John Couriel in House District 114. “John spent time as a prosecutor protecting Floridians and their businesses from crime,” said FRF President and CEO Randy Miller. “We look forward to John continuing his fighting ways as a member of the Florida House and working to support […]

Tag: House District 114

Florida Democrats face three scenarios in upcoming special elections

Democrat Javier Fernandez reports solid start in HD 114 money race

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

Democrats’ request for earlier special election gets court date

Javier Fernandez files for Daisy Baez’s House seat

Rick Scott sets Feb. 20 primary, May 1 general for HD 114

With Daisy Baez out, Ross Hancock set for another HD 114 campaign

House ethics panel sets trial in Daisy Baez residency case

Daisy Baez residency investigation moves to trial

Florida Retail Federation backs John Couriel in HD 114