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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 10, 2018

Democratic candidate Lauren Baer has cleared seven figures in the bank for her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Baer’s campaign said it will report more than $500,000 raised in its second-quarter campaign finance report and show more than $1 million in the bank, an increase of $300,000 […]

Drew WilsonApril 30, 2018

Lauren Baer announced Monday that former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy had endorsed her in the Democratic Primary for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “I am excited to stand here today and endorse my friend Lauren,” Murphy said in a press conference at Baer’s campaign headquarters. “Lauren has the drive and passion to want to get into […]

Scott PowersApril 27, 2018

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy is joining Democratic congressional candidate Lauren Baer Monday, likely for the announcement of his endorsement of her for the Florida’s 18th Congressional District seat he once held. An endorsement would be a push against fellow Democratic candidate Pam Keith, Murphy’s former opponent in a previous race, who’s been running […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Republican U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo and Brian Mast are set to get some re-election support by way of ads paid for by The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC. The Florida ads are part of a $48 million media buy – $38 million for TV ads and $10 million for digital – supporting Republican […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

Lauren Baer announced Monday that Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch endorsed her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “Lauren will be a fierce advocate for students, women, communities of color, and all of us who are affected by the tragedy of gun violence. She is a strong supporter […]

Drew WilsonApril 12, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate Lauren Baer will be on the ballot when voters in Florida’s 18th Congressional District head to the polls later this year. The Palm Beach Gardens attorney announced Thursday that her campaign had officially qualified for the race by collecting petition signatures from district voters. “I am so grateful for the many volunteers […]

Peter SchorschApril 5, 2018

Democrat Lauren Baer announced Wednesday she raised more than $450,000 in the first three months of the year for her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Baer’s campaign said the first-quarter report brings her to-date fundraising total past the $1 million mark. She finished 2017 with $584,000 raised […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2018

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Lauren Baer is less than equivocal about whether she’d welcome House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to campaign for her in Florida’s 18th Congressional District this year. “I think when it comes to anyone to campaign for me the question is: do they share my values?” the Democratic hopeful told MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt on her “Kasie DC” program Sunday night. […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 1, 2018

Democrat Lauren Baer announced raised more than $580,000 last year for her bid to unseat freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Baer’s end-of-2017 report has not yet been parsed by the Federal Elections Commission, though her raw filing shows $332,109 raised and $153,504 spent during the fourth quarter, with $414,703 […]

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Democratic Progressive Caucus backs Pam Keith, Bob Doyel

Lauren Baer tops $1M banked for CD 18 campaign, Brian Mast nears $2M

Patrick Murphy endorses Lauren Baer in CD 18 Democratic primary

Patrick Murphy joining Lauren Baer in CD 18 announcement

Vulnerable congressmen get boost from TV, digital ads

Ted Deutch wades into CD 18 primary, endorses Lauren Baer over Pam Keith

Lauren Baer makes CD 18 ballot by petition

Lauren Baer adds over $450K in Q1 for CD 18 bid

Lauren Baer not saying if she wants Nancy Pelosi’s help in CD 18

CD 18 Democrat Lauren Baer raised $580K in 2017