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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 26, 2016

Kathleen Passidomo can add one of Collier County’s largest employers to her list of backers. Reinhold Schmieding, the president and founder of Arthrex, announced Tuesday he was endorsing Passidomo in the Senate District 28 race. The company, which manufactures medical devices, is based in Naples and employs more 1,400 people in Southwest Florida. “I have […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2016

On Friday, the Florida Realtors PAC made its endorsements for the 2016 election cycle. There are more than 400 candidates who have qualified to run for the 160 seats in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. According to a release from the organization, candidates were evaluated on numerous factors, including their voting record on issues […]

Staff ReportsJuly 22, 2016

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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 — including the National Rifle Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Eagle Forum PAC — issued endorsements. — The American Conservative Union (ACU) has thrown its support behind Rep. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 21, 2016

A Southwest Florida state House race is about to get even more negative. A new website — called LyinByron.com — launched this week to inform voters about Byron Donalds’ criminal record. According to the disclaimer at the bottom of the page, the website is a “political advertisement paid for and approved by” Joe Davidow, who […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 21, 2016

With one month to go before the primary, a new poll shows Kathleen Passidomo has a commanding lead in Senate District 28. The survey — conducted for “Taxpayers in Action,” a Tampa-based political committee — found Passidomo leads Matt Hudson 56 percent to 21 percent. The survey of likely Republican primary voters found 23 percent of […]

Staff ReportsJuly 19, 2016

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 — including the National Women’s Political Caucus, Fraternal Order of Police, and the National Federation of Independent Business — issued endorsements. — The National Federation of Independent Business has thrown […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

The “Better Florida Fund” wants Southwest Florida voters to send Matt Hudson “to the bench.” In a new advertisement, the committee is once again using a baseball theme to take a swipe at Hudson. The ad began airing Friday. It marks second advertisement the committee, which is affiliated with the Florida Medical Association, released in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

Three strikes, and Matt Hudson is out? “A Better Florida Fund” released a radio advertisement this week playing off Hudson’s baseball-themed political committee — “Making the Right Call for Florida.” The 60-second spot, which hit airwaves this week, ties Hudson to Charlie Crist, the former Republican governor who is now a Democrat. “Hudson teamed up […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its support in five state Senate races. The Chamber announced Wednesday it was endorsing Doug Holder, Ed Narain, Kathleen Passidomo, Bobby Powell, and Ritch Workman in their state Senate campaigns. The endorsements are part of the Chamber’s effort to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates. “Each day, we are reminded […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

There’s less than two months until Floridians start casting votes, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce — issued endorsements this week. — Florida Parents Against […]

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Kathleen Passidomo endorsed by prominent local businessman, Reinhold Schmieding

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Joe Davidow says he’s telling ‘truth’ about Byron Donalds in HD 80 race

Kathleen Passidomo leads Matt Hudson 56% to 21% in SD 28, new poll shows

Endorsement watch: National Women’s Political Caucus of Florida, National Federation of Independent Business and others issue endorsements

Better Florida Fund drops second ad taking aim at Matt Hudson

A Better Florida Fund calls out Matt Hudson for teaming up with Charlie Crist ‘to raise our taxes’

Florida Chamber announces endorsements in five state Senate races

Endorsement watch: Florida Parents Against Common Core, Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements