Jacob OglesMay 28, 2024
5min0
The influential organization backed Republicans Erika Booth, Nick Primrose and Judson Sapp, along with 11 incumbents.
Tag: House District 56Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Jacob OglesMay 28, 2024
Renzo DowneyAugust 23, 2022
8min0
A rancher, a teacher and a vehicle auctioneer will represent three Central Florida seats.
Jacob OglesAugust 3, 2022
4min0
He returned to the GOP fold in 2018.
Scott PowersOctober 16, 2020
6min390
Of 50 purple House Districts, GOP improved in 45.
Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018
2min300
Bartow Republican Jeff Mann has been endorsed by The Florida Police Benevolent Association in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Ben Albritton in House District 56. “It is a true honor to be endorsed by the PBA” Mann said. “The PBA is responsible for protecting us and it is an honor to know they trust […]
Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018
2min347
The National Rifle Association on Friday endorsed Bartow Republican Jeff Mann in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Ben Albritton in House District 56. “I am honored to have the support and endorsement of the National Rifle Association. Since 1871, the NRA has fought to protect the 2nd Amendment rights of all Americans” Mann said. “Marion Hammer […]
Drew WilsonJune 25, 2018
4min360
No write-in candidate has ever won elected office in the Sunshine State, but they have been effective in denying tens of thousands of voters from getting a say in who will represent them in the Florida Legislature. Florida law allows all voters, no matter their political affiliation, to cast a ballot in a primary race […]
Drew WilsonJune 11, 2018
5min806
The five lawmakers representing a piece of Polk County in the Florida House continued cruising toward Election Day with more than $90,000 in combined campaign fundraising. Winter Haven Republican Rep. Sam Killebrew had the strongest May fundraising report of the five members of the Polk delegation, all of whom are Republicans. The House District 41 […]
Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2017
2min630
Four-term state Rep. Ben Albritton is launching a bid for Florida Senate. Albritton, the Wauchula Republican who represents House District 56, filed Wednesday for the Senate District 26 seat. SD 26 covers a wide swath of Central Florida from Charlotte and Glades counties through southern Polk County. Currently holding the seat is Denise Grimsley, the Lake Placid Republican […]