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Scott PowersMay 19, 2017

Republican House District 44 candidate Bobby Olszewski is rolling out his endorsement backers for two major fundraisers late this month as he gears up for what will be a big special election primary battle in Orange County. One fundraiser, set for the Shutts and Bowen law firm in Orlando on May 30, features the trio […]

Scott PowersMay 18, 2017

Orlando Republican John Newstreet, chief executive officer of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce and a former aide to U.S. Sens. Mel Martinez and Marco Rubio, announced he’s entering the House District 44 race going to a special election this summer. “I’m honored by the number of people in the community, and across the state, […]

Scott PowersMay 15, 2017

Republican Bobby Olszewski has received the endorsement of former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos in the state House District 44 special election race. The nod from Haridopolos adds to that of his Florida Legislature fellow leader House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and about three dozen local leaders from west Orange County, where HD 44 is located, […]

Scott PowersMay 12, 2017

Republican House District 44 candidate Bobby Olszewski has picked up another endorsement in his quest to win the special election this summer, with the backing of Republican U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster. Webster represented the area of HD 44 in southwest Orange County for decades, as a member of the Florida House, the Florida Senate, and […]

Scott PowersMay 10, 2017

Republican Bobby Olszewski has grabbed another endorsement – former House Speaker Steve Crisafulli – in his campaign to win election in Florida House District 44, now heading for a special election this summer with the resignation of incumbent state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle of Windermere. His endorsements, which include numerous local officials from west Orange County, […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2017

Republican Bobby Olszewski raised more than $21,000 in April, his first month, in a campaign that now will be abbreviated to just a few months to win the seat opening up for House District 44. Olszewski is one of three candidates who had filed for the HD 44 seat before Republican incumbent state Rep. Eric […]

Scott PowersApril 12, 2017

The lone Democrat filed so far to run for what will be an open seat in Florida House District 44, Paul Chandler, officially kicked off his campaign this week, saying it’s time the district voters got a serious Democrat to consider. Incumbent state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle is not seeking another term, and that has opened […]

Scott PowersApril 7, 2017

Former Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olszewski filed Friday to run for the House of Representatives seat for District 44, covering much of western Orange County. Olszewski, who ran unsuccessfully last year for the Orange County Commission, filed for the house seat that will be vacated by state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle, who is not running again. […]

Phil AmmannJune 14, 2016

Republican Rep. Eric Eisnaugle is now unchallenged in his re-election effort. LobbyTools reports Democrat Dave Trotter has dropped his bid for House District 44 with an open letter dated Monday to Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Trotter was Eisnaugle’s only active challenger so far for the Orlando-area seat. In the […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 10, 2016

Republican State Rep. Eric Eisnaugle brought in more than $20,000 in contributions this past month for his House District 44 re-election campaign. Eisnaugle raised $14,000 through his campaign account and added another $6,350 through his PAC, Committee for Justice and Economic Freedom. Heading into February, the Orange County representative had just shy of $260,000 cash-on-hand […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Bobby Olszewski fundraisers set for Orlando, Miami in HD 44 race

Kissimmee chamber chief John Newstreet enters HD 44 race

Bobby Olszewski earns Mike Haridopolos’ endorsement in HD 44

Daniel Webster endorses Bobby Olszewski in HD 44 race

As HD 44 special election candidates’ watch begins, Bobby Olszewski nabs Steve Crisafulli’s backing

Bobby Olszewski hauls $21k in first month of run for HD 44; set for special election

Democrat Paul Chandler kicks off House District 44 campaign

Republican Bobby Olszewski files to run for House District 44 seat

Dave Trotter drops Democratic bid for Eric Eisnaugle’s HD 44 seat

Eric Eisnaugle raises more than $20,000 in January for HD 44 re-election