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Jacob OglesJuly 29, 2018

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida on Friday helped bolster the liberal credentials for Pam Keith‘s Congressional campaign and for more than 35 other politicians running for state and local office this year. The newest round of endorsements includes backing Keith over Lauren Baer in the Democratic primary in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Keith, who […]

Drew WilsonJuly 3, 2018

Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry outraised his opponents during the first three weeks of June, his second reporting period in a row atop the standings. From June 1 through June 22, Perry raised $45,750 for his campaign account and tacked on another $28,000 for his political committee, Building a Prosperous Florida. The campaign haul included […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2018

Democrat Kayser Enneking rolled out a one-two punch on the endorsement front this week for her bid to unseat Republican Sen. Keith Perry in Senate District 8. On Monday evening, the Gainesville physician landed a nod from the political committee tied to LGBTQ rights organization Equality Florida. “Equality Florida Action PAC endorses Kayser Enneking in […]

Drew WilsonJune 12, 2018

A month after he was outraised threefold by his leading challenger, Republican Sen. Keith Perry of Gainesville bounced back and expanded his cash-on-hand lead. The first-term senator added $58,250 in May, including $47,250 through his campaign account and $11,000 in receipts for his committee, Building a Prosperous Florida. That haul brought him past the $500,000 mark […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Republican Sen. Keith Perry is launching his re-election campaign for Senate District 8 with a May 24 fundraiser in Gainesville. The event is at Ballyhoo Grill, 3700 W. University Ave., starting at 5:30 pm. Those looking to attend the casual-attire reception can send their RSVPs to Skylar Swanson by sending an email to [email protected] or […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry’s April fundraising reports lagged behind those of Democratic challenger Kayser Enneking, who reported her best-ever totals earlier this week. The first term Senator brought in $27,700 in campaign funds last month and tacked on another $2,000 through his political committee, Building a Prosperous Florida. Perry, a roofer by trade, brought […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Gainesville Democrat Kayser Enneking reeled in more than $83,000 in April for her Senate District 8 campaign – her best month since filing the battleground Senate district. Enneking brought in $56,608 through her committee, Florida Knows Excellence, and another $26,867 through her campaign account for a total of $83,475 raised last month. Combined, the reports […]

Drew WilsonApril 12, 2018

Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry’s money lead in the Senate District 8 race ticked up a couple notches in March with $54,100 raised between his campaign and committee. Gainesville physician Kayser Enneking, the leading Democrat running for the Alachua County-based seat brought in $44,213 during the same stretch. SD 8 is a top target for […]

Drew WilsonOctober 4, 2017

One of the two Democrats running for Gainesville-based Senate District 8 showed $73,000 raised in her inaugural campaign finance report, putting her within striking distance of incumbent Republican Sen. Keith Perry’s 10-month total. Kayser Enneking, MD, filed for SD 8 on Sept. 1 after mulling a run for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, which is much […]

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Democratic Progressive Caucus backs Pam Keith, Bob Doyel

Keith Perry scores another fundraising win in SD 8

Kayser Enneking endorsed by Equality Florida, AFL-CIO

Keith Perry fundraising bounces back in May

Keith Perry kicking off SD 8 campaign May 24

Keith Perry outraised threefold in April

Kayser Enneking posts best fundraising reports to date

Keith Perry adds $54K, Kayser Enneking $44K in SD 8 race

Keith Perry challenger boasts $73K September haul