Kelly HayesNovember 8, 2022
4min0
Chaney was first elected to the seat in 2020, taking it from then-incumbent Democrat Jennifer Webb.
Tag: House District 61
Kelly HayesNovember 8, 2022Kelly HayesNovember 7, 20223min0
The district mirrors that of former House District 69, which Chaney took in in 2020 from then-incumbent Democrat Jennifer Webb.
Kelly HayesJuly 5, 2022
3min0
Chaney faces one challenger — Democratic candidate Janet Varnell Warwick.
Kelly HayesJune 22, 2022
5min0
'Florida is heading to a very bad place. I have no choice but to run. Voters deserve a choice and we did not have one in our district.'
Ryan NicolAugust 27, 2018
2min278
Ex-lobbyist and public defender Karen Skyers has added another endorsement to her campaign to replace state Rep. Sean Shaw in House District 61. The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus announced its support of Skyers in the four-way Democratic primary to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The move is no real surprise, as Skyers received the […]
Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018
3min155
The political arm of the Florida Medical Association on Monday endorsed Dianne Hart in the Democratic primary for Tampa-based House District 61. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Dianne Hart for Florida House,” said FMA PAC president Mike Patete. “Ms. Hart has worked hard in her community for many years through her work with […]
Drew WilsonAugust 13, 20184min226
The Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus announced over the weekend that it was endorsing attorney Karen Skyers in the crowded Democratic primary to fill Tampa-based House District 61, which is open due to current Rep. Sean Shaw’s Attorney General bid. “We are proud to support your efforts toward full equality for LGBTA Floridians and look […]
Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018
5min411
Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, gave its blessing to another five candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. Making the cut in the new round of endorsements were five state House candidates, three of them Republicans and two of them Democrats. In southeastern Hillsborough County’s […]
Drew WilsonAugust 1, 20183min394
Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw weighed in on the contest for the Florida House seat he’s giving up to run for Attorney General, announcing Wednesday that Tampa lawyer Karen Skyers is his pick to succeed him in Hillsborough County’s House District 61. “Karen Skyers is the right choice to build upon the progress that we have achieved […]
Drew WilsonJuly 19, 20184min240
Ruth’s List Florida announced Thursday that it’s backing Tampa lawyer Karen Skyers in the four-way Democratic primary for House District 61, an open seat now held by Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw. “Karen is an attorney, former assistant public defender, children rights advocate and champion of criminal justice reform. She has served District 61 as a […]