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Scott PowersMarch 4, 2016

Former state Rep. Linda Stewart has received the endorsement of the Florida National Organization of Women’s Political Action Committee in her race for Orlando-based Senate District 13, her campaign announced Friday. The endorsement, presented by Florida NOW president Terry Sanders, also comes with the blessing of the Greater Orlando chapter. “As a legislator, I have […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 16, 2016

A trio of Democrats have filed to run against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Miller in his Orlando-based District 47 seat, but party officials have their eyes on a fourth candidate. Enter Patrick Chapin, the son of beloved former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin and the current CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 10, 2016

Republican Dean Asher’s January campaign finance report is in, but the Orlando Realtor’s numbers flatlined compared with former Democratic Rep. Mike Clelland’s first-month haul in the Senate District 13 race. Asher responded to Clelland’s $210,000 January with just $7,050 in contributions, offset by $3,700 in expenditures. His political committee, Allegiant Friends for Florida, opened the […]

Scott PowersJanuary 6, 2016

Former state representative and former Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart announced Wednesday she is running for the state Senate in Orlando-based District 13. Stewart’s entry into the race creates a matchup of former Democratic representatives who were swept from office in the Republican landslide of 2014, including Stewart and former state Rep. Mike Clelland, who […]

Ryan RayJanuary 4, 2016

Former Rep. Mike Clelland confirmed speculation he will indeed run for the open state Senate seat vacated by term-limited President Andy Gardiner this year. The former Democratic lawmaker issued a statement Monday corroborating reports — first reported by Florida Politics — he will pursue a return to the statehouse. “Throughout my nearly three decades as a firefighter, I saw firsthand […]

Ryan RayDecember 24, 2015

Former Rep. Mike Clelland will pursue a return to Tallahassee in the open Senate District 13 seat vacated by term-limited Senate President Andy Gardiner, according to multiple Democratic operatives. The Morgan & Morgan attorney and former firefighter has made calls to past supporters to gauge interest in a bid for the Orlando-based Senate seat. One local Democrat told FloridaPolitics.com Clelland […]

Drew WilsonNovember 9, 2015

Republican Senate District 13 candidate Dean Asher added to his fundraising lead in October, raising $55,250 between his campaign account and political committee. The Orlando area Realtor brought in $5,250 through his campaign account, which finished the month with just under $149,000 cash on-hand. Allegiant Friends for Florida, his political committee, posted the other $50,000 […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2015

A Democrat who accused former U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney of election rigging has filed to run for the Florida House District 47 seat against incumbent Winter Garden Republican Mike Miller. Clint Curtis filed for the seat Monday, making him the second Democrat to enter the race since Henry Lim filed in early August. Curtis is […]

Frank TorresJuly 30, 2015

With lawmakers returning to Tallahassee in October to redraw Florida’s state Senate Districts, candidates in one of the most potentially dramatic matchups aren’t flinching at how it might affect their chance at victory in 2016. The race in Senate District 13 to replace term-limited Senate President Andy Gardiner has already drawn three challengers and could […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

For Linda Stewart, the secret might be out. Although the former Orange County Commissioner and State Representative has not officially announced intentions for 2016, a new website — lindastewartforsenate.com – may have let it slip. Campaign website notwithstanding, Stewart’s announcement brings little surprise; for several months, she had been hinting at a run. Signifying a potential campaign does […]

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Linda Stewart gets Florida NOW PAC endorsement in SD 13 race

Might Patrick Chapin run for House District 47?

Dean Asher fundraising slows in January; Mike Clelland hauls big for first month in SD 13

Linda Stewart to run for State Senate

Mike Clelland confirms he’s running for SD 13 seat

Former Democratic lawmaker Mike Clelland eyeing bid in Senate District 13

SD 13 candidate Dean Asher boosts fundraising lead with $55K in October

Former Tom Feeney accuser becomes 2nd Democrat to file in House District 47 race

Redistricting doesn’t rattle candidates in Senate 13 race

Is Linda Stewart running for Senate? Website holds clue