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Scott PowersMay 1, 2018

Republican state Rep. Mike Miller is making his appeal to supporters of President Donald Trump at a fundraiser tonight in Winter Park for his congressional run. Tuesday evening’s fundraiser features state Rep. Joe Gruters of Sarasota, advertised for the event in his role as chairman of Donald Trump for Florida. Also among the listed host […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

The Associated Industries of Florida on Tuesday released a report measuring how closely Florida lawmakers’ votes aligned with its interests. The conservative business group’s 2018 Voting Records report found a slight uptick in lawmaker support for AIF-backed legislation, with 78 percent of the Senate and 91 percent of the House voting in favor of its […]

Scott PowersApril 30, 2018

A new internet ad being released by the campaign of Republican state Rep. Mike Miller blasts a primary opponent in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, charging that Scott Sturgill had falsely claimed to be a lifelong Republican. The new ad, “Democrat,” charges that Sturgill first registered to vote, in 1998, as a Democrat, and did not […]

Scott PowersApril 27, 2018

In 2016, millions of dollars from out-of-state political action committees poured into Florida’s 7th Congressional District race in the closing weeks. This year, long before those PACs weigh in, out-of-state interest is already fueling campaigns. Like most incumbent members of Congress, Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy already is finding love for her re-election from California […]

Scott PowersApril 24, 2018

Republican former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams is throwing her support behind Scott Sturgill in the Republican primary contest for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, which includes a large swath of her old district. “Congress is broken, and it will take a new approach to fix it. Scott Sturgill has the real-life experience as a successful businessman […]

Scott PowersApril 17, 2018

Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, state Rep. Jason Brodeur, former state Rep. Chris Dorworth, and Trump 2020 Club founder Randy Ross are helping host a Republican Mikaela Nix‘s campaign in Florida House District 47. Carroll, Brodeur, Dorworth, and Ross are among host committee members for an event Mikaela has scheduled for April 25 at […]

Scott PowersApril 17, 2018

Republican state Rep. Mike Miller has launched a new digital video ad that offers U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio‘s endorsement praise in Florida’s 7th Congressional District race. The ad shows Miller and Rubio together at a recent fundraiser for Miller’s campaign, walking a corridor of Orlando’s Amway Center with Miller, stating, “The people of Central Florida […]

Scott PowersApril 16, 2018

Republican congressional candidate Scott Sturgill is reporting that his campaign raised $211,489 in the first quarter 2018, pushing the total raised to over a half-million dollars in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Sturgill’s campaign pointed out Monday that in the quarter, it outraised all Republican primary opponents combined. He faces state Rep. Mike Miller, Vennia Francois, […]

Drew WilsonApril 13, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy said Friday that during the first three months of the year, her re-election campaign raised more than $400,000. This first-quarter haul puts the Winter Park congresswoman’s campaign account past the $1 million mark in cash on hand as she seeks a second term in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “Supporters from […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani added $19,234 to her House District 47 campaign last month, putting her past the $200,000 mark in total fundraising. “I have always said that I am the sum of those around me, and this campaign is no different. We have built a community of support that is fueled by every day […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

Mike Miller appealing to Donald Trump supporters for CD 7 fundraiser

Republican lawmakers earn high grades on Associated Industries’ report card

Mike Miller ad charges that Scott Sturgill was not ‘lifelong Republican’

Early out of state money already fueling CD 7 race

Former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams backs Scott Sturgill in CD 7

Mikaela Nix fundraiser to feature Jennifer Carroll, Jason Brodeur, Chris Dorworth

Mike Miller digital ad highlights Marco Rubio endorsement in CD 7

Scott Sturgill raises $211K in first quarter for CD 7 race

Stephanie Murphy clears $1M on hand for CD 7 re-election

Anna Eskamani crosses $200K mark in HD 47