Jacob OglesFebruary 6, 2020
4min1106
She's the first to file for the newly open seat.
Tag: Matt Hudson
Jacob OglesFebruary 6, 2020
Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2017
3min207
A Florida digital firm is getting national recognition as one of the best in political communications. Strategic Digital Services (SDS), is receiving notice for exceptional client work in 2016, with three projects among the finalists for the 2017 Reed Awards. SDS, based in Tallahassee, specializes in data analysis, digital media, and software development for a […]
Staff ReportsOctober 25, 2016
1min207
With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Mia Simon is no longer a legislative assistant for Fort Myers Republican state Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto. On: Dane Bennett is now Benacquisto’s new legislative assistant. Off: Cameron Pennant is no longer a district secretary for Naples Republican Rep. Matt Hudson. […]
Staff ReportsOctober 17, 2016
2min267
Rep. Kathleen Passidomo will face just one write-in opponent come Election Day. MaryKathryn Johnson, who filed to run as a write-in candidate in Senate District 28, filed a letter withdrawing her candidacy with the Florida Division of Elections. In the letter, Johnson informed elections officials she needed to be dropped from the election “effective immediately.” […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 1, 2016
5min204
A barrage of negative advertising was likely a key contributor to Rep. Matt Hudson’s defeat in Senate District 28. A Naples Republican and longtime state legislator, Hudson entered the race to replace Sen. Garrett Richter with a massive fundraising lead. Ultimately, he raised nearly $1.5 million between his official campaign account and political committee. But […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 20163min490
Get ready to call her senator. Rep. Kathleen Passidomo defeated Rep. Matt Hudson in the Republican primary for Senate District 28. While her name will be on the ballot in November, she’ll face two unknown, out of district write-in candidates. “I’m deeply honored that the Republican voters of Senate District 28 have chosen me to […]
Staff ReportsAugust 27, 2016
8min283
For better or worse, all eyes will be on several Florida Senate races come election night. FloridaPolitics.com commissioned a series of polls in recent weeks to look at how candidates in Senate District 17, 19, 23 and 28 were faring. In many cases the surveys — conducted by St. Pete Polls — showed tight races […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 26, 2016
2min249
Byron Donalds has raised more than $35,000 since the beginning of August, boosting his fundraising total to more than $150,000. Donalds, a Naples Republican, is vying to replace Rep. Matt Hudson in House District 80. He’ll face Naples Republican Joe Davidow in Tuesday’s primary. Records show Donalds raised $35,360 between July 30 and Aug. 24. […]
Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2016
11min209
There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — the Florida Medical Association, the Florida Retail Federation, and the Service Employees International Union Florida — issued endorsements. — Rebecca Negron has received the backing of James Dobson, the […]
Scott PowersAugust 24, 2016
3min522
A group trying to reform — and eventually end — greyhound racing in Florida has announced several endorsements in the upcoming Aug. 30 Florida Legislature primary, including five Republicans and four Democrats. Grey2K USA Worldwide helped fund and promote efforts to get a greyhound protection measure on the Seminole County ballot and has been trying […]