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Jacob OglesOctober 8, 2018

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Republican Spencer Roach continues to out-raise Democrat Mark Lipton in race to succeed Matt Caldwell in the state House. Roach now leads in cash, but Lipton just spent thousands to broadcast his message. Roach, a North Fort Myers attorney, brought in $7,800 in the last half of September, most of that in a four-day period […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 25, 2018

Republican candidate Spencer Roach in September has significantly outraised Democratic opponent Mark Lipton in the open race to represent Florida House District 79. But the Democrat still holds an advantage as far as cash on hand. Roach pulled in $10,665 in the last two-week filing period, while Lipton raised just $880 in that time. Still, […]

Jacob OglesAugust 28, 2018

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The Grand Old Party looks toward the general election after nominating Ray Pilon in District 72, Tommy Gregory in District 73, James Buchanan in District 74 and Spencer Roach in District 79. Republican voters picked nominees in this series of Southwest Florida seats to fight for the red team and defend against a blue wave […]

Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018

Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, gave its blessing to another five candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. Making the cut in the new round of endorsements were five state House candidates, three of them Republicans and two of them Democrats. In southeastern Hillsborough County’s […]

Scott PowersJuly 3, 2018

The Florida College Democrats have endorsed Sanjay Patel for his run for Congress and Margaret Good, Anna Eskamani, and Mark Lipton in Florida House races, the organization announced. Patel, running in Florida’s 8th Congressional District along the Space Coast against longtime incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, was the only congressional candidate picked for the […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018

A third Republican filed for the House District 79 seat held by Lehigh Acres Rep. Matt Caldwell, who is termed-out and running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2018. Retired Coast Guard JAG officer Spencer Roach announced his candidacy for the Lee County seat on Tuesday, joining Peter Cuderman and Chauncey Solinger in the Republican Primary. Also […]

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Spencer Roach retakes cash lead over Mark Lipton

Spencer Roach outraises Mark Lipton, still trails in cash

Ray Pilon, Tommy Gregory, James Buchanan, Spencer Roach win GOP primaries in SWFL House races

Florida Realtors release third wave of legislative endorsements

College Dems endorse Sanjay Patel, Margaret Good, Anna Eskamani, Mark Lipton

Spencer Roach files to replace Matt Caldwell in HD 79