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Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

House District 66 candidate Nick DiCeglie picked up a pair of endorsements Tuesday from Largo Mayor Woody Brown and Commissioner Curtis Holmes. “I seldom voluntarily endorse any candidate but there are occasions when the qualifications displayed by a would be leader are so outstanding that it’s warranted and that is why I wholeheartedly endorse Nick […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

Democrat Lauren Baer announced Tuesday that her campaign to unseat freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast had picked up support from five elected officials and local leaders within Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The bulk endorsement included nods from state Sen. Kevin Rader, state Rep. Matt Willhite, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, Palm Beach County […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 9, 2018

Democratic CFO candidate Jeremy Ring picked up what looks to be an endorsement from Orlando mega attorney John Morgan on Tuesday morning. Morgan gave the punny nod via Twitter, quoting an earlier tweet from Ring saying that the pair had a “great meeting yesterday.” My hat is in his Ring. The @Yahoo guy made it […]

Drew WilsonDecember 18, 2017

Mike Wells announced Monday that Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson is endorsing his re-election campaign for the Pasco County Commission. “Mike Wells is a proven leader who is committed to protecting the values of Pasco County residents,” the Trilby Republican said. “Mike is a compassionate and principled conservative, with a vision of making Pasco County’s […]

Drew WilsonDecember 14, 2017

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced Thursday that U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is backing his campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Jack Latvala, who faces term limits in 2018. “I am excited to have a partner to work with in Ed Hooper. I know of few better prepared to work on the issues […]

Drew WilsonDecember 12, 2017

Mike Wells announced Tuesday that Republican Rep. Danny Burgess has endorsed him for re-election to the Pasco County Commission. “I am pleased to offer my endorsement for Mike Wells as he seeks to continue serving on the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Mike is a dedicated community servant, who spends not only his professional […]

Drew WilsonDecember 8, 2017

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody announced Thursday that she earned the backing of a political committee dedicated to getting conservative women into elected office. Maggie’s List, which has a founders list including current Republican state Sens. Dana Young, Denise Grimsley and Kathleen Passidomo, said Moody – the only woman running for either major party’s […]

Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

North Fort Myers Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell announced Thursday that Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida has endorsed him in the Republican Primary to replace termed-out Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. “We are thrilled to announce that we are endorsing Matt Caldwell for Commissioner of Agriculture,” ABC board chair Mary Tappouni said. “Matt is a principled […]

Drew WilsonDecember 4, 2017

Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announced Monday he would back Republican Ashley Moody in the race to replace termed-out Attorney General Pam Bondi next year. Moody is a former prosecutor and circuit court judge and is running against state Reps. Jay Fant, Ross Spano and Frank White in the GOP primary for the Cabinet seat. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 9, 2017

Former Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Wednesday that four Florida congressmen had endorsed his bid to be Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, Al Lawson and Darren Soto, all Democrats, proclaimed their support for Ring via a Wednesday press release from his campaign. “I’ve gotten to know Jeremy over […]

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Nick DiCeglie adds endorsements from Largo elected officials

Lauren Baer announces slew of endorsements for CD 18 bid

It looks like John Morgan is backing Jeremy Ring for Chief Financial Officer

Pasco Commissioner Mike Wells adds Wilton Simpson endorsement

Gus Bilirakis backs Ed Hooper for Florida Senate

Pasco Commissioner Mike Wells snags Danny Burgess endorsement

Ashley Moody gets Maggie’s List backing in Attorney General race

Associated Builders and Contractors endorses Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Ashley Moody picks up endorsement from Gulf County sheriff

CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring nabs four endorsements from Florida congressional delegation