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Scott PowersNovember 6, 2018

Democratic former state Sen. Geraldine Thompson is back, grabbing a House District from Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski that once was considered such safe Republican seat that no previous Democrat has ever been competitive. Thompson claimed House District 44, covering suburban southwestern Orange County Tuesday night, defeating Olszewski by 2,000 votes and a 51 percent […]

Scott PowersOctober 17, 2018

Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski is launching the first television commercial of his re-election campaign pushing upbeat messages of Floridians coming together for each other and pride in the community. The 30-second spot features images of Central Florida points of pride including theme parks, the University of Central Florida, Kennedy Space Center, and of happy […]

Scott PowersOctober 1, 2018

Florida Conservation Voters announced that it is backing two Democrats in key Florida House elections in Orange County: former state Sen. Geraldine Thompson in House District 44 and Anna Eskamani in House District 47. “Orlando residents are fortunate to have two strong women leaders ready to serve in the Florida Legislature on day one,” Aliki […]

Scott PowersSeptember 25, 2018

Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski brought in more than $11,000 in the first two-week reporting period following the Aug. 28 primary pushing him much further ahead of former state Sen. Geraldine Thompson in the cash race behind the contest for his Florida House District 44 seat. Olszewski’s latest contributions, totaling $11,850 for the first two […]

Scott PowersSeptember 24, 2018

Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski has been endorsed by the Orange County Fire Fighters association in his re-election bid in Orange County’s House District 44, his campaign announced Monday. “You have demonstrated support for the health and safety of our members by supporting the PTSD bill. For these reasons, our board feels that you are […]

Scott PowersSeptember 20, 2018

Republican state Rep. Robert “Bobby O” Olszewski has been endorsed by the Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses for his re-election in Florida House District 44, his campaign announced. The group representing military veterans seeks to promote and unite established and start-up companies owned by veterans and disabled veterans throughout the state of Florida, a pool […]

Scott PowersSeptember 4, 2018

Several Central Florida Republican Florida House candidates entered the fall general election with solid financial advantages over their Democratic challengers. That was the case with several House incumbent members seeking re-election and also is the case for David Smith who is running to win an open seat for Florida’s House District 28. It’s not the […]

Scott PowersAugust 14, 2018

Democrats’ voter registration gains in greater Orlando is spelling bigger challenges for several Republicans running in GOP-held Florida House seats. It includes state Reps. Mike La Rosa and Bob Cortes, whose districts are turning bluer as they seek re-elections this fall. In many ways, Central Florida mirrors statewide trends in the era of President Donald […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

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A joint fundraiser for four Central Florida Republicans is set for Wednesday evening at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. The 5:30 p.m. reception will benefit the re-election accounts of Altamonte Springs Rep. Bob Cortes, Winter Garden Rep. Robert “Bobby O” Olszewski, Longwood Rep. Scott Plakon and Orlando Rep. Rene Plasencia. The four incumbents will […]

Scott PowersJune 28, 2018

The Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police is endorsing Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski‘s re-election quest in Florida House District 44, his campaign announced. The endorsement, provided from state FOP President Robert Jenkins, also extends from the Central Florida-based FOP District 7. Statewide, the FOP represents more than 22,000 law enforcement officers. […]

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Geraldine Thompson topples Bobby Olszewski in HD 44

Bobby Olszewski TV commercial promotes community pride, unity

Florida Conservation Voters announce backing of Anna Eskamani, Geraldine Thompson

Bobby Olszewski swamping Geraldine Thompson in campaign cash

Bobby Olszewski gets backing of firefighters’ union in HD 44 race

Veterans’ businesses group endorses Bobby Olszewski in HD 44

Central Florida Republicans start House general campaigns with strong financial edges

Voter registration trends suggest tougher races for Mike La Rosa, Bob Cortes

Central Florida lawmakers raising re-election cash Wednesday night

Police union backing Bobby Olszewski’s re-election run in HD 44