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Scott PowersAugust 30, 2016

Kamia Brown has won easy election to the Florida House, beating four Democratic rivals in a House District 45 election that became the final contest when no one but Democrats qualified for the ballot. Brown, a former legislative aide to state Rep. Victor Torres, drew 35 percent of the vote; compared with 20 for Gregory […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Laborers’ International Union of North America, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Florida Professional Firefighters — issued endorsements. — The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of […]

Scott PowersAugust 5, 2016

Democratic challenger Sheena Meade had the stage to herself and won strong support at what was supposed to be a House District 46 debate sponsored by the Young Democrats of Orange County Thursday night, because state Rep. Bruce Antone was a late scratch. Antone’s decision not to come — sent by email to Young Democrats President Robert […]

Scott PowersAugust 5, 2016

The Laborers International Union of North America has endorsed two Democrats battling in hotly-contested Orlando primaries, endorsing Kamia Brown in House District 45 and Henry Lim in House District 47. The union represents construction and energy workers and public employees. “Our members are committed to be part of the solution when it comes to growing the […]

Scott PowersJune 24, 2016

In what has been a frantic last day of filing and qualifying for Florida House of Representatives, Republican state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle of Windermere appears to have won re-election in House District 44. More than five hours after the close of qualifying, Eisnaugle’s anticipated Democratic opponent, David Trotter of Orlando, has not qualified. If that holds […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2016

Another Democrat has filed for House District 45, setting up a five-way primary for the Orange County seat. William Jusme, who works as a Realtor, joins Kamia Brown, Kelvin Cobaris, Gregory Jackson and Peter Pham in the primary for the majority-minority district. On his campaign website, the 48-year-old Navy veteran said he is “the candidate […]

Phil AmmannApril 18, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: John Hinchee has stepped down as legislative assistant for Longwood Republican Rep. Scott Plakon. On: Jervonte Edmonds will be Plakon’s new assistant. Off: Bryan Roberts is no longer district secretary for Opa […]

Drew WilsonApril 14, 2016

Another Democrat has filed to run in House District 45, setting up a three-way primary race for the Orlando seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Randolph Bracy, who is running for the Florida Senate in 2016. Kamia Brown, a one-time legislative assistant to Orlando Democratic Rep. Victor Torres, filed for the seat April 7, joining […]

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Kamia Brown captures HD 45 seat

Endorsement Watch: Fraternal Order of Police, Republican Liberty Caucus, Florida Pharmacy Association, and others issue endorsements

Bruce Antone’s late scratch at HD 46 debate brings backlash, lifts Sheena Meade

Laborers’ union weighs in for Kamia Brown, Henry Lim in hotly-contested HD 45 and HD 47 races

Eric Eisnaugle wins another term in busy Central Florida House race filings

Fifth Democrat enters HD 45 race, vows ‘new approach’

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Another Democrat files for Randolph Bracy’s vacated HD 45 seat