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Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2016

Brian Mast, the Republican candidate in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, reported $8,700 in contributions in a new filing with the Federal Election Commission Monday, including $5,000 from a committee backing Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst. Mast is running against self-funding Democrat Randy Perkins for the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, who is running […]

Staff ReportsNovember 1, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund is making its closing arguments in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The conservative super PAC released its fifth and final ad in the race between Republican Brian Mast and Democrat Randy Perkins. The 30-second spot focuses on claims about Perkins’ business. “Whether it’s grossly overcharging a school district or refusing to reveal his […]

Staff ReportsOctober 31, 2016

Randy Perkins has received the support of his one-time opponent. Democrat Jonathan Chane announced Monday he was endorsing Perkins, his Democratic primary opponent in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “In the past few weeks, I have become increasingly alarmed at what I am seeing coming from Brian Mast and his campaign,” said Chane in a statement […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2016

Democratic CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins put another $1 million of his own money into his campaign last week, according to a new notice filed with the Federal Election Commission. Perkins’ Oct. 27 contribution follows a separate $1 million cash infusion he made Oct. 20, and he has now put nearly $8 million of his […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. — Neal Dunn has earned the support of the National Right to Life. The organization endorsed Dunn, a medical doctor, in his campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “This endorsement reflects your commitment to strengthening […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Brian Mast’s service record is front and center in a new ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund. The super PAC released its third ad Friday in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The 60-second spot features Cody Bonk, a former Army medic of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. In the ad, Bonk describes what happens the day […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 17, 2016

Randy Perkins continues to self-fund his congressional campaign, kicking in more than $2 million during the most recent fundraising period. Campaign finance records filed with the Federal Election Commission show Perkins gave his campaign nearly $2.8 million between Aug. 11 and Sept. 30. The Treasure Coast Democrat has given his campaign more than $5 million since […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 15, 2016

Republican Brian Mast is facing criticism over the decision to purchase a new home, two years after a Texas-based veterans’ charity helped him purchase a South Florida house. Mast sold his Fort Lauderdale-area home — which was purchased in 2014 with the help of Helping a Hero, a Texas-based veterans’ charity — in September. Mast purchased a […]

Scott PowersOctober 11, 2016

Florida might have only four truly competitive congressional races this fall but outside groups are spending big in them – more than in any other state. Groups such as the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democrats’ House Majority Fund have poured millions of dollars into Florida’s Congressional Districts 7, 13, 18 and 26 since the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 8, 2016

Brian Mast has denounced Donald Trump’s lewd comments, but appeared to have stopped short of revoking his endorsement of the GOP nominee. Mast, a Republican running in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, released a statement Saturday saying Trump’s comments about women were “inexcusable and disgusting.” “As someone with a wife and daughter, I find comments like […]

Tag: Randy Perkins

Joni Ernst-affiliated PAC gives $5K to Brian Mast in CD 18

Congressional Leadership Fund releases final ad slamming Randy Perkins in CD 18

Randy Perkins receives backing of one-time opponent Jonathan Chane

Randy Perkins sinks another $1M into CD 18 race, 2nd since Oct. 20

Endorsement watch: National Right to Life, Sierra Club, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Congressional Leadership Fund focuses on Brian Mast’s service in new ad

CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins loans campaign more than $2M

Vets group says Brian Mast didn’t violate contract with new home purchase

More outside money spent in Florida congressional races than in any other state

Brian Mast calls Donald Trump’s comments ‘inexcusable and disgusting’