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Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

Javier Fernandez won the Tuesday special election for House District 114 over Andrew Vargas and unaffiliated candidate Liz de las Cuevas. With 84 percent of precincts reporting, Fernandez’ led Vargas 51-46. His campaign sent out a statement declaring victory about 45 minutes after polls closed at 7:00 pm. “I am beyond grateful to be chosen to serve […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2018

Andrew Vargas has won the Republican primary in House District 114, vacated last year by Daisy Baez. Vargas is a 35-year-old political newcomer who works as an insurance attorney and a law partner of influential Miami-area state Rep. Carlos Trujillo. From the 7 p.m. poll closing, Vargas took a definitive lead, getting more than 76 percent […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

While many politicos anxiously await (or fear) a “blue wave” come November, one pair of special elections in Florida – House District 72 and 114 – may give Florida Democrats a hint of how the party will fare this year. The HD 72 special election – between Republican James Buchanan, Democrat Margaret Good, and Libertarian […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2018

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Democrat Javier Fernandez launched his bid for the open Miami-based House District 114 seat by raising more than $78,000 in the first month of his campaign. In addition to this notable start, Fernandez, a 42-year-old attorney and former Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Miami, also qualified by petition for the special election to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

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Andrew Vargas added another $18,500 to his campaign account last month, giving him a commanding lead over Republican primary rival Jose Pazos in the special election for House District 114. Seven weeks out from the Feb. 20 special primary election, Vargas has raised a total of $154,823 for his campaign while Pazos has a to […]

Peter SchorschNovember 10, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced Thursday evening that he had signed the executive order setting a special election to replace Democratic Rep. Daisy Baez in Miami-Dade’s House District 114. A special primary election will be held on Feb. 20, 2018, with the general election to follow on May 1. Baez resigned her House seat on […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

The first campaign finance report for House District 114 Democratic hopeful Daisy Baez is in, and she’s already making up ground on her competition for termed-out Rep. Erik Fresen’s seat. Baez raised $14,078 during her first month on the trail, besting Republican front-runner John Couriel and surpassing the other three candidates’ on-hand totals thus far. […]

Drew WilsonOctober 13, 2015

Republican House District 114 candidate John Couriel had a breakout fundraising performance in September, vaulting him far ahead of the other three candidates competing for the seat currently held by termed-out Republican Erik Fresen. Couriel already had a sizable lead heading into September, but on the back of a $28,848 fundraising effort the Coral Gables […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2015

Miami Democrat Daisy Baez is giving it another go in House District 114 and this time there isn’t an incumbent Republican standing in her way. The U.S. Army veteran filed for the seat on Friday and is the third Democrat in the race behind Ross Hancock and Alberto Santana. Baez took 44 percent of the […]

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Blue wave continues: Javier Fernandez defeats Andrew Vargas in HD 114 special

Andrew Vargas overwhelmingly takes GOP primary in HD 114

Florida Democrats face three scenarios in upcoming special elections

Democrat Javier Fernandez reports solid start in HD 114 money race

Andrew Vargas adds to money lead in GOP primary for HD 114

Rick Scott sets Feb. 20 primary, May 1 general for HD 114

HD 114 hopeful Daisy Baez gains fundraising ground in October

GOP hopeful John Couriel breaks out in September fundraising for HD 114

Democrat Daisy Baez giving it another go in HD 114