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Jim RosicaSeptember 1, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday set the dates for the special elections to replace former state Rep. Alex Miller, the Sarasota Republican whose resignation became effective today. The special primary election for House District 72 will be held on Dec. 5, and a special general election is set for next Feb. 13, Scott’s executive order says. That […]

Mitch PerryAugust 30, 2016

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House District 72 Republican candidate Alex Miller has responded to criticism of the television ad touting her candidacy. She says if she wins Tuesday’s Republican primary, she’ll change it for the general election. Miller is a medical company executive running against veteran local TV news anchor John Hill for the District 72 seat, which covers north Sarasota […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2016

House District 72 has drawn its first Republican candidate since current Rep. Ray Pilon announced he would vacate the seat to run for the Senate. Businesswoman Alexandra Miller filed Monday, joining Democrat Edward James in the race for the Sarasota County seat. “I’m not a politician. Like you, I am concerned for the future and […]

Ryan RayMarch 16, 2016

A pair of Sarasota legislative races saw major changes this past weekend. Rep. Ray Pilon decided to forgo a 2016 re-election bid for a fourth term in the House in favor of a Senate District 28 campaign, leaving his Democratic opponent Edward James running unopposed in a coastal swing seat. Pilon said Tuesday his decision came from the resolution […]

Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2015

Campaign donations are filling campaign accounts in Southwest Florida, with Republican Reps. Jim Boyd, Ray Pilon and Greg Steube each posting their best fundraising reports since the start of the 2015 session. Boyd, running unopposed in House District 71, added $39,000 in contributions this past month, raising his on-hand cash to $56,246 for his fourth […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

Newly filed campaign finance reports show Democratic House District 72 challenger Edward James III added another fundraising win over incumbent Republican Rep. Ray Pilon, though neither camp brought in much for the month. James’ campaign account took in $4,540 in August, with nearly all of the money coming in the way of small checks from […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

State Rep. Ray Pilon, claiming “unfinished business,” will not run for the state Senate, instead choosing to seek a final term in the Florida House for 2016. The Sarasota Republican faces Democrat Edward James III in the House District 72 race, making it possibly one of the most competitive races in the state. Pilon told […]

Tag: House District 72

Rick Scott sets special election for House District 72

HD 72 Republican candidate Alex Miller apologizes for ‘One of Us’ campaign ad

Alex Miller becomes first Republican to enter race for Ray Pilon’s HD 72 seat

Ray Pilon jumps into Senate race; Edward James now unopposed in HD 72

Money flows in Southwest Florida House races

HD 72 Democratic hopeful Edward James edges Ray Pilon in August fundraising

Ray Pilon skips Senate run, opts for final term in HD 72