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Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes is holding another fundraiser Thursday for his re-election bid in Senate District 24, where he holds a better than 20-to-1 cash lead over Democratic challenger Lindsay Cross. Among the several dozen names listed on the host committee for the St. Petersburg reception are former St. Pete Mayors Rick Baker […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

It has been more than three weeks since Carrie Pilon announced she was ending her bid to unseat St. Petersburg Republican Jeff Brandes in state Senate District 24. Now, Florida Democrats have settled on her replacement. Lindsay Cross, an environmental scientist who works as executive director of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, will pick up where […]

Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican state Sen. Jeff Brandes doesn’t know who he’ll be up against come Election Day, but that hasn’t stopped donors from pouring beaucoup bucks into his political committee. A newly filed campaign finance report for Liberty Florida shows the Senate District 24 incumbent reeled in a six-figure haul from a crop of well-known […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Florida Democrats say Senate District 24 is one of their top targets in the fall, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. Democratic candidate Carrie Pilon narrowly outraised incumbent Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes in April, but followed that up with an underwhelming performance in May. Her newest report, which covers the first three weeks of […]

Drew WilsonJune 11, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Jeff Brandes recorded another six-figure haul in his Senate District 24 re-election bid, while Democratic challenger Carrie Pilon saw a massive drop-off in fundraising in only her second month on the trail. In a Monday press release, the Brandes campaign celebrated raising nearly $187,000 in May, the third month in a row recording […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes and Democratic challenger Carrie Pilon both raised more than $100,000 last month in the race for Senate District 24. “I’m humbled by the support our campaign continues to receive each and every day,” said Brandes. “Our message resonates with voters and is backed by results. We have the momentum and are putting together […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

Top Republicans in the House and Senate brought in saw huge committee fundraising gains in October, with Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson leading the pack with $645,000 raised. Simpson, a Trilby Republican, is likely to take over as Senate President for 2021-22, brought in 75 contributions through Jobs for Florida, including nine contributions of $25,000 […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 23, 2017

It’s going to be a busy few weeks for Florida Republicans. House Majority announced fundraising events for seven House Republicans, all of which are running for re-election in 2018, between Jan. 24 and Feb. 20. The fundraising kicks off on Tuesday with an event for Rep. Bob Cortes. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 […]

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Jeff Brandes holding Thursday fundraiser as Lindsay Cross struggles to raise cash

Lindsay Cross takes over Democratic bid for SD 24 after Carrie Pilon’s departure

Jeff Brandes piles on cash as Florida Democrats scramble to replace Carrie Pilon

Carrie Pilon craters in SD 24 money race

Jeff Brandes adds $187K for re-election, Carrie Pilon sputters

Jeff Brandes clears $550K on hand, Carrie Pilon has $100K

Top Republican lawmakers scored big in October fundraising reports

Lawmakers look to raise money during upcoming legislative committee meeting weeks