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Scott PowersAugust 27, 2018

In a poll following a pretty consistent pattern through the past week, Gravis Marketing is finding that Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham appear headed for a Governor’s race showdown after Tuesday’s primaries. DeSantis and Graham have topped several polls in the week heading into the last two days of voting, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

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Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsely piled on more than 30 endorsements from local officials Monday as she sprints toward the finish line in the four-way Republican primary to succeed Adam Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner. Monday’s list included state Rep. Ben Albritton, Highlands County Tax Collector Eric Zwayer, Lawtey Chief of Police Shane Bennett, nine county school […]

Jacob OglesAugust 20, 2018

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Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell could soon feel a big lift in South Florida from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who stumps for the Republican in Hialeah on Monday. Rubio in July formally endorsed Caldwell in his cabinet post run, at the time citing the state representative’s record on abortion and guns. “As the most conservative […]

Drew WilsonAugust 16, 2018

Senate President Joe Negron and a half-dozen of his predecessors announced Thursday that they were backing Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley in the Republican primary for Agriculture Commissioner. “Denise undeniably has the best experience and background to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture,” said Negron, who is leaving the Senate effective Election Day. “I am proud […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

Lawyer and medical marijuana activist Nikki Fried landed another pair of endorsements for her bid to take over as Agriculture Commissioner in the fall, this time from Democratic U.S. Reps. Charlie Crist and Lois Frankel. “I’m thrilled about the prospect of Nikki Fried as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture — she’s smart, prepared, and a tireless […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley got the nod from a large contingency of her colleagues in the Florida Legislature Monday, adding another 32 backers just days after she announced three dozen endorsements from local elected officials from all corners of the Sunshine State. Grimsley, a Sebring Republican, has been a member of the state Legislature […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley expanded her list of backers in her statewide bid for Agriculture Commissioner on Friday with a bulk endorsement from three dozen local elected officials from all corners of the state. The additions came in from mayors across the I-4 corridor, from Temple Terrace to Melbourne; school superintendents stretching from Gulf to […]

Drew WilsonAugust 9, 2018

Attorney and medical marijuana lobbyist Nikki Fried picked up another endorsement for bid in the Democratic primary for Agriculture Commissioner on Thursday, this time from former Congressman Patrick Murphy. “I’m supporting Nikki because I know that she is dedicated to promoting the Democratic values we share like protecting Florida’s environment and natural resources, standing up […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2018

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Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried will be in Orlando Thursday night for a fundraiser hosted by Democratic rainmakers. The host committee for the event includes attorney John Morgan of mega firm Morgan & Morgan, former CFO and early Fried endorser Alex Sink as well as Richard Swann, whose involvement in Democratic Party fundraising goes […]

Staff ReportsAugust 7, 2018

Clearwater state Sen. Jack Latvala may have been gone from Tallahassee for months now, but his political committee continues to be in play. And that action is becoming an issue in the race for Agriculture Commissioner. Per POLITICO Florida, Latvala’s Florida Leadership Committee has moved $400,000 into four other political committees run by lobbyist David Ramba. Of that pass-through […]

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Here’s Gravis Marketing’s final poll of primaries for Florida governor

More local officials endorse Denise Grimsley for Agriculture Commissioner

Marco Rubio to campaign for Matt Caldwell in South Florida on Monday

Senate Presidents endorse Denise Grimsley for Agriculture Commissioner

Charlie Crist, Lois Frankel endorse Nikki Fried for Agriculture Commissioner

Denise Grimsley scores 32 endorsements from current and former lawmakers

Denise Grimsley adds dozens of local endorsements for Ag. Commish bid

Patrick Murphy endorses Nikki Fried for Agriculture Commissioner

John Morgan, Alex Sink hosting Nikki Fried fundraiser Thursday

Money problem: Matt Caldwell calls for Denise Grimsley to return Jack Latvala cash