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Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Republican challenger Javier Enriquez remains close behind incumbent Democratic state Rep. Javier Fernandez in the contest for cash in House District 114. Enriquez earned $13,550 in outside donations during Sept. 1-14, the latest period available for viewing on the Florida Division of Elections website. The Republican Party of Florida threw $4,000 into the race. They […]

Ryan NicolAugust 23, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Medical Association is recommending a full term for Javier Fernandez in House District 114. Fernandez won that seat in May of this year through a special election after Daisy Baez vacated the seat after pleading guilty to perjury. Now, the FMA PAC says Fernandez should remain in place come […]

Ryan NicolAugust 23, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has earned the endorsement of another elected official ahead of her Aug. 28 Democratic primary matchup with former naval officer Demetries Grimes. State Rep. Javier Fernandez, who represents House District 114, says he’s supporting Mucarsel-Powell’s bid to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. “Debbie is exactly the kind […]

Ryan NicolJuly 30, 2018

State Rep. Javier Fernandez says he’s willing to debate his Republican opponent, Javier Enriquez, after Enriquez publicly called for debates prior to November’s election. Fernandez, who won a special election in May 2018, says the issue of gun safety and public school funding should be at the top of the list of debate topics, should […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Javier Enriquez‘s campaign is announcing a new endorsement from outgoing Representative and current state Senate candidate Manny Diaz. Enriquez, a Miami Republican, is challenging incumbent state Rep. Javier Fernandez to flip the House District 114 seat from the Democrats. “Javier Enriquez will be an excellent state representative,” said Diaz in a statement. “District 114 is […]

Ryan NicolJuly 25, 2018

Republican challenger Javier Enriquez says voters deserve to hear from the candidates ahead of November’s election in House District 114. As a result, Enriquez has offered to debate his Democratic opponent – incumbent state Rep. Javier Fernandez – three times before the Nov. 6 election. Enriquez is running unopposed on the Republican side. No Democrats offered to challenge […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala has been endorsed by a pair of state Democrats as she seeks a move to Congress. State Reps. Joe Geller and Javier Fernandez say they’re backing Shalala in the crowded Democratic primary in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “Donna Shalala has the leadership and progressive values we need in […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

Ryan NicolJune 26, 2018

A national construction industry trade association is endorsing attorney Javier Enriquez in his run for House District 114. The Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) put its support behind Enriquez, a Miami Republican. Enriquez is challenging incumbent Democratic state Rep. Javier Fernandez for the seat. ABC FEC represents nearly 21,000 members of the […]

Drew WilsonJune 16, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine has a couple of South Florida campaign appearances on his Saturday agenda. The former Miami Beach mayor will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by the League of United Latin American Citizens as part of the group’s 2018 Florida State Convention. The event is being held at the […]

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Javier Fernandez says he’s willing to debate HD 114 opponent

Manny Diaz backing Javier Enriquez in HD 114

Javier Enriquez challenges opponent to three debates in HD 114

Two state pols endorse Donna Shalala for Congress

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

Construction trade association endorses HD 114 challenger Javier Enriquez

Philip Levine announces two Saturday campaign stops