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Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonApril 7, 2018

Javier Centonzio announced Friday he is dropping out of the race for House District 69 and endorsing fellow Democrat Jennifer Webb for the open seat. The St. Petersburg attorney filed for HD 69 in the beginning of the year and after his first campaign finance report it seemed a contentious Democratic Primary could be on […]

Drew WilsonMarch 13, 2018

Republican Jeremy Bailie picked up an endorsement for his House District 69 campaign from Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri on Monday. “I’m pleased to offer my support for Jeremy Bailie in his campaign for the Florida State House of Representatives, District 69,” Gualtieri said. “I’ve seen the dedication that he has to protect our community, […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

Democrat Jennifer Webb announced Wednesday that a handful of local elected officials had endorsed her campaign for House District 69. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman headlined the block endorsement, which also included Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, and St. Petersburg City Councilmembers Charlie Gerdes and Brandi Gabbard. “Jennifer has fought for our community and knows […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 19, 2018

Republican Jeremy Bailie announced Monday that Pinellas County Commissioner John Morroni endorsed his bid to replace exiting Rep. Kathleen Peters in House District 69. “Jeremy Bailie has impressed me with his knowledge of the issues, devotion to our community, and willingness to work hard for our community. I know what it takes to be an […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2018

House District 69 Democrat Jennifer Webb unveiled a new list of endorsements on Friday in her bid to win a south Pinellas County legislative seat. Webb was the 2016 Democratic nominee in the district and is giving it another go in 2018. She faces attorney Javier Centonzio in the Democratic primary, while Ray Blacklidge and […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 13, 2018

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With Republican incumbent Kathleen Peters leaving the House District 69 seat in south Pinellas County, Democrats in Tallahassee are targeting it as a possible November pickup to boost their depleted forces in the state capitol. But which Democrat? While Jennifer Webb has better name recognition after a 2016 bid for the seat and currently with […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2018

The Tampa Bay area will have three Senate seats and 14 House seats on the 2018 ballot; while most of the Pinellas and Hillsborough delegations will be the same when the 2019 Legislative Session rolls around, a few races are starting to heat up. First, the sure things. Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young is still […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 11, 2018

(UPDATED) House District 69 Republican candidate Ray Blacklidge raised $10,395 during December, his campaign announced Tuesday. This latest haul brings Blacklidge’s total amount to more than $87,000. When combined with funds raised for his political committee, Friends of Ray Blacklidge, his total amount now exceeds $100,000. “Our momentum in this campaign continues to grow,” he said in a […]

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Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

Field clears for Jennifer Webb in HD 69 Dem. primary

Bob Gualtieri endorses Jeremy Bailie for HD 69

Jennifer Webb adds endorsements for HD 69 campaign

John Morroni is backing Jeremy Bailie in HD 69 race

Jennifer Webb rolls out new list of community members backing her HD 69 campaign

Two Democrats in HD 69 race raise more than $20K in January

Here’s where Tampa Bay legislative races stand heading into the 2018 Legislative Session

Republican Ray Blacklidge continues fundraising lead in HD 69