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Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

Democrat Lauren Baer announced Tuesday that her campaign to unseat freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast had picked up support from five elected officials and local leaders within Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The bulk endorsement included nods from state Sen. Kevin Rader, state Rep. Matt Willhite, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, Palm Beach County […]

Staff ReportsOctober 31, 2016

Randy Perkins has received the support of his one-time opponent. Democrat Jonathan Chane announced Monday he was endorsing Perkins, his Democratic primary opponent in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “In the past few weeks, I have become increasingly alarmed at what I am seeing coming from Brian Mast and his campaign,” said Chane in a statement […]

Peter SchorschAugust 18, 2016

Democratic CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins has put another $750,000 of his own money on the line in his primary battle to take over for Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy, who is running for U.S. Senate. Perkins loaned his campaign the money Aug. 12, making for $3.75 million total self-funding so far. When he entered the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Brian Mast has a big lead in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Mast leads the field with 39 percent support, according to internal polling data obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. The Logit Group poll found Rebecca Negron was in second, with 19 percent, followed by Mark Freeman with 18 percent. The survey found 10 percent of voters said […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2016

In the Treasure Coast race to replace Patrick Murphy in Congressional District 18, Jonathan Chane is being badly outspent by disaster response business owner Randy Perkins in the Democratic primary. And when you’re being thrashed in spending, you hope the hometown paper at least throws you a bone and gives you the endorsement. Perkins is a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 20, 2016

Randy Perkins is out with two new advertisements, including one focused on the area’s water woes. The Treasure Coast Democrat released the advertisements Wednesday. Both are running in the West Palm Beach media market. The first advertisement — a 30-second spot called “Action” — highlights the frustration Treasure Coast residents are feeling over water quality […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2016

It’s standard fare for candidates. Appear on a local radio show. Have friendlies call in. Answer the softballs and get your message out, but expect a few nasty blows to the body. That’s the way its supposed to be. But not for poor Jonathan Chane, one of two Democrats running in the open congressional seat being vacated by Patrick Murphy. […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2016

So maybe an “egg” is a bit of an overstatement. But when you are running against a guy (Randy Perkins) who has the support of Democratic leaders from across the country, is willing (and more than able) to write his own checks, AND is raising money at a fairly brisk pace; raising mid-five figures might […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2016

This week, the race to replace Patrick Murphy saw a little back-and-forth between the two Democratic candidates, Jonathan Chane and Randy Perkins. Chane opened the round with an endorsement from Wendy Davis. And while you are forgiven if that name doesn’t ring a bell (she’s a former state Senator from Texas who earned her 15 […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 13, 2016

Political newcomer and multimillionaire businessman Randy Perkins’ entrance into the campaign to succeed Rep. Patrick Murphy has shaken up the dynamics of that race since his November announcement. First, perceived Democratic front-runner Melissa McKinlay, ended her own bid for the 18th District within weeks of Perkins launching his, citing his ability to self-finance and her […]

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Lauren Baer announces slew of endorsements for CD 18 bid

Randy Perkins receives backing of one-time opponent Jonathan Chane

CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins loans his campaign another $750,000

Poll: Brian Mast leads the field in CD 18

In CD 18, Randy Perkins scores Palm Beach Post endorsement

In new ad, Randy Perkins vows to solve Treasure Coast’s water problems

Not what Jonathan Chane had in mind

In CD 18, Jonathan Chane lays an egg

In CD 18, Randy Perkins wins the latest round of the invisible primary

In CD 18 race, Jonathan Chane (mistakenly) casts first stone against Randy Perkins