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Mitch PerryMarch 31, 2017

Four potential or actual Democratic candidates running for governor next year will speak in St. Petersburg on Saturday night. Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum, Central Florida businessman Chris King, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and former Tallahassee Congresswoman Gwen Graham will speak at the Democratic County Chairs Association (DCCA) weekend-long retreat kicking off at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. Gillum and King are […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 12, 2016

A Miami attorney filed to run for House District 120 last week, setting up a Democratic primary in the Republican-leaning district. Kevin Diaz filed his candidate paperwork on Friday and will run against retired teacher Artie Leichner in the Democratic Primary. The winner faces incumbent Key Largo Republican Rep. Holly Raschein on Election Day. Diaz earned his law […]

Drew WilsonDecember 14, 2015

Rep. Holly Raschein drew a Democratic opponent in her re-election campaign for House District 120, though the Key Largo Republican shouldn’t have too much trouble vaulting the competition to secure her third term. Retired schoolteacher Artie Leichner filed for the seat in mid-November, and brought in a single $100 check during his first two weeks […]

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2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidates to speak in St. Petersburg Saturday

Another Democrat, Kevin Diaz, files to challenge Holly Raschein in HD 120

Holly Raschein draws Democrat in HD 120, but not much challenge