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Peter SchorschJune 24, 2018

A record number Democratic candidates qualified for state races this week, and the Florida Democratic Party said now it’s time to prepare for the “Blue Wave.” “From the Gubernatorial race, to State House and Senate, to county commissioners and mayors, we have the most qualified, committed, and exciting group of candidates we have ever seen,” […]

Ryan NicolJune 21, 2018

Manny Diaz‘s Senate campaign just notched another endorsement with Hialeah City Council President Vivan Casals Muñoz announcing her support Thursday. Diaz is competing for the Senate District 36 seat after serving in the state House since 2012, where he’s represented House District 103. “Manny Diaz really demonstrated his leadership abilities in the Florida House,” said Muñoz. “While […]

Ryan NicolJune 8, 2018

Manny Diaz is by all measures the current front-runner to take the Senate District 36 seat. But that’s not stopping others from entering the race. Two more Democrats have decided to run. David Perez filed paperwork Thursday, while Imtiaz Ahmad Mohammad made his official entry into the race earlier today. The pair joins Muhammad Amin […]

Ryan NicolJune 7, 2018

Cindy Polo no longer has a free path to the general election in House District 103, as Miami-Dade College professor Rick Tapia has filed paperwork to challenge her for the Democratic nomination. Tapia has experience in local politics, serving on the Miami-Dade County Planning Advisory Board. He is a graduate of FIU and received a […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

Yet another Miami-Dade County mayor has thrown his support behind Manny Diaz in the race for Senate District 36. Miami Springs Mayor Billy Bain became the eighth Miami-Dade mayor to give Diaz the nod. “There is no question in my mind that Diaz’s record makes him the best choice for this Senate seat,” said Bain. “He […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will be a special guest at the next fundraiser benefitting Republican Rep. Manny Diaz’ bid for Senate District 36. The two pols will be side-by-side for a June 12 reception at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company slated to run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Suarez announced he was backing Diaz a […]

Ryan NicolMay 31, 2018

A seventh South Florida mayor is endorsing Manny Diaz in his bid for Senate District 36. Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV became the latest to throw support behind the Diaz campaign. Diaz is looking to make a move to the Senate after representing House District 103 since 2012. Deno says he’s the right man for […]

Ryan NicolMay 29, 2018

As Rene Garcia gets ready to leave the Florida Senate, he’s now officially named Manny Diaz as his preferred replacement. Diaz, who currently represents House District 103, elected to run for the seat held by Garcia, who is term-limited. Now, Garcia says the Diaz is the right man to take his place. “Manny Diaz is […]

Ryan NicolMay 23, 2018

Current state Rep. Manny Diaz continues his charge to the Florida Senate after pulling in another endorsement from a Miami-Dade County mayor. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is the latest to back Diaz, announcing his support for Diaz’s Senate District 36 bid. “I’m honored to have Mayor Suarez’s support,” Diaz, a Republican, said. “He is an […]

Ryan NicolMay 22, 2018

Roberto Martell has become the fifth Miami-Dade County mayor to back Manny Diaz in his bid for Senate District 36. “There is no question that Manny Diaz is fully prepared to be an outstanding senator,” said Medley Mayor Martell. “His time in the Florida House has been characterized by forward thinking, hard work, and attention to constituent […]

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Florida Democrats say ‘no GOP seat is safe’ in 2018

Hialeah City Council President endorses Manny Diaz in SD 36 race

Two more candidates to compete against Manny Diaz in SD 36

Rick Tapia enters race to replace Manny Diaz in HD 103

Miami Springs mayor backs Manny Diaz in SD 36 race

Francis Suarez headlining next Manny Diaz fundraiser

Virginia Gardens mayor latest to back Manny Diaz Senate bid

Rene Garcia backs Manny Diaz in bid for Garcia’s SD 36 seat

Miami mayor backs SD 36 candidate Manny Diaz

Medley mayor endorses SD 36 candidate Manny Diaz