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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 1, 2016

There are more than 300 candidates running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview all of them. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and […]

Staff ReportsAugust 1, 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 Conservative Leadership PAC, the National Organization for Women in Florida, and Florida REALTORS PAC — issued endorsements. — The International Association of Firefighters and the Florida Professional […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 28, 2016

With just weeks before the primary, the Senate District 28 race could be a nail-biter. A new survey by St. Pete Polls found 30 percent of likely Republican primary voters said they were still undecided in the race to replace Sen. Garrett Richter. The survey — commissioned by FloridaPolitics.com — found 36 percent of likely Republican primary […]

Staff ReportsJuly 26, 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 National Association of REALTORS, Florida Medical Association and the National Rifle Association — issued endorsements. — Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe has thrown his support behind Patrick Murphy. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 26, 2016

Kathleen Passidomo can add one of Collier County’s largest employers to her list of backers. Reinhold Schmieding, the president and founder of Arthrex, announced Tuesday he was endorsing Passidomo in the Senate District 28 race. The company, which manufactures medical devices, is based in Naples and employs more 1,400 people in Southwest Florida. “I have […]

Phil AmmannJuly 25, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — the legislative merry-go-round. On and off: Portia Palmer has been named interim clerk of the House, the post previously held by Bob Ward, who is retiring. Off: Benjamin Smith is no longer a legislative assistant for state Rep. Jim Boyd of Bradenton. […]

Staff ReportsJuly 22, 2016

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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 National Rifle Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Eagle Forum PAC — issued endorsements. — The American Conservative Union (ACU) has thrown its support behind Rep. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 21, 2016

With one month to go before the primary, a new poll shows Kathleen Passidomo has a commanding lead in Senate District 28. The survey — conducted for “Taxpayers in Action,” a Tampa-based political committee — found Passidomo leads Matt Hudson 56 percent to 21 percent. The survey of likely Republican primary voters found 23 percent of […]

Staff ReportsJuly 19, 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 National Women’s Political Caucus, Fraternal Order of Police, and the National Federation of Independent Business — issued endorsements. — The National Federation of Independent Business has thrown […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

The “Better Florida Fund” wants Southwest Florida voters to send Matt Hudson “to the bench.” In a new advertisement, the committee is once again using a baseball theme to take a swipe at Hudson. The ad began airing Friday. It marks second advertisement the committee, which is affiliated with the Florida Medical Association, released in […]

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Meet Kathleen Passidomo, Republican running for Florida Senate District 28

Endorsement Watch: Conservative Leadership PAC, Florida Realtors, National Organization for Women in Florida, and others issue endorsements

Poll: Race between Kathleen Passidomo and Matt Hudson a toss-up

Endorsement watch: Florida Medical Association, NRA, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Kathleen Passidomo endorsed by prominent local businessman, Reinhold Schmieding

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Endorsement watch: NRA, Fraternal Order of Police, Eagle Forum PAC and others issue endorsements

Kathleen Passidomo leads Matt Hudson 56% to 21% in SD 28, new poll shows

Endorsement watch: National Women’s Political Caucus of Florida, National Federation of Independent Business and others issue endorsements

Better Florida Fund drops second ad taking aim at Matt Hudson