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Drew WilsonNovember 7, 2018

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Tuesday’s top-of-ticket results didn’t give Florida Democrats much reason to cheer, but incoming House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee says the party made decent inroads into the GOP’s intractable advantage in the state House. The victories highlighted: Joy Goff-Marcil in HD 30, Geraldine Thompson in HD 44, Anna Eskamani in HD 47, Adam Hattersley in HD […]

Ryan NicolOctober 28, 2018

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Democrat legislative candidate Jim Bonfiglio heavily outraised his Republican opponent, Mike Caruso, in the latest fundraising period — largely thanks to an $80,000 loan made by Bonfiglio to his campaign. The two are competing for the House District 89 seat, which covers coastal portions of Palm Beach County. Caruso brought in more outside money than Bonfiglio […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation PAC, the political arm of the state’s retail trade organization, endorsed more than two dozen candidates seeking to earn their first terms in the state House next month. The bulk of the 26 candidates getting FRF’s seal of approval are seeking open seats in the state House, but a handful of […]

Ryan NicolOctober 8, 2018

Democratic candidate Jim Bonfiglio remains on top of the cash-on-hand contest in House District 89. But for the second straight reporting period, Republican Mike Caruso is closing that gap. Bonfiglio actually spent more than he brought in from Sept. 15 to 28. His campaign earned $4,083 but spent $5,149. That leaves him with $74,712 to […]

Ryan NicolOctober 5, 2018

Ocean Ridge Mayor Jim Bonfiglio, the Democratic candidate in House District 89, is up big over his Republican opponent, Mike Caruso. That’s if you believe a new poll commissioned by the Bonfiglio campaign. The survey from Clearview Research showed Bonfiglio earning 44 percent support to Caruso’s 34 percent. A hefty 22 percent of voters remain […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Mike Caruso, an accountant and Republican candidate in House District 89, put a small dent in a large cash-on-hand deficit between he and Democratic nominee Jim Bonfiglio. That’s according to the latest fundraising data filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Overall, Bonfiglio’s campaign remains far ahead of Caruso’s in terms of cash-on-hand, leading him […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

Now that the general election matchups are set in stone, Democrats have their eyes on several GOP U.S. House seats come November. But some state races are showing signs they could flip as well, including House District 89 in Palm Beach County. The contest is open as current state Rep. Bill Hager is term-limited. Last […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Democrat Jim Bonfiglio and Republican Mike Caruso came out ahead in their respective primaries Tuesday night, setting up a showdown between the pair this November. Bonfiglio defeated Ryan Rossi 57 percent to 43 percent. Caruso ended the night with a similar margin, leading Matt Spritz 56 percent to 44 percent. Bonfiglio, the Mayor of Ocean Ridge, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

House District 89 candidate Matt Spritz is facing questions from his fellow Republicans after a previous quote surfaced in which Spritz essentially declared himself a “Never Trumper.” The since-deleted Facebook comment from Spritz read, “Never said I was for [Donald] Trump. I’m not. Nor will I defend him.” The comment has Spritz facing questions as […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2018

Democrat Tina Polsky is entering the increasingly competitive race to succeed outgoing state Rep. Bill Hager in Palm Beach County’s House District 89. Polsky is a mediator specializing in commercial litigation, employment law and elder care issues. She joins two other Democrats and two Republicans in the battle to replace the term-limited Hager, whose district hugs […]

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HD 26, HD 89 recounts to decide final split in Florida House

Jim Bonfiglio laps Mike Caruso in fundraising — thanks to self-loan

Florida Retailers recommend bundle of new state representatives

Mike Caruso outraises Jim Bonfiglio by $30K in latest period

Jim Bonfiglio internal poll has him up by 10 points in HD 89

Mike Caruso reduces cash-on-hand gap with Jim Bonfiglio

Analysis: ‘Blue wave’ could sweep up HD 89, boost Jim Bonfiglio

Jim Bonfiglio to face Mike Caruso in HD 89

Matt Spritz faces questions after ‘Never Trump’ quote re-surfaces

In HD 89, Democrat Tina Polsky joins field to succeed Bill Hager