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Gary FineoutOctober 19, 2016

Florida Democrats, expressing worries that voters could be disenfranchised, want a federal judge to impose new election rules some state officials are warning could create chaos. The Florida Democratic Party this week asked U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to order state election officials to allow people to cast a ballot during early voting even if […]

Michael MolineOctober 14, 2016

The race for Florida House District 9 centers on effectiveness. So argued a Republican running in the Democratic district during a campaign forum Thursday night. “I want this district to be relevant again in the Florida House,” GOP candidate Jim Messer said. “Goals without results are just wishes. What I say is, give me the […]

Scott PowersOctober 7, 2016

Those who want to see Republican state Rep. Mike Miller win re-election in his tough battle with Beth Tuura for Florida House District 47 are coming to the table. The Orlando incumbent raised more than $52,000 in the last two weeks of September, not including another nearly $30,000 worth of in-kind services such as research, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio will be taking the stage at the 2016 Republican Party of Florida’s “Victory Dinner.” The state GOP announced Tuesday Rubio will speak at the annual event. Rubio, who is running for re-election, will join Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican vice presidential nominee, in addressing the gathering. “I am honored by the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 14, 2016

Mike Pence will address Florida Republicans in October. The Republican Party of Florida announced Wednesday that Pence, the Republican vice presidential nominee and the governor of Indiana, is scheduled to speak at the 2016 Victory Dinner Oct. 15 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. “We eagerly await the powerful conservative message of victory to more than […]

Brendan FarringtonSeptember 13, 2016

Florida Supreme Court Justice James Perry announced Monday he is stepping down Dec. 30, which will give Gov. Rick Scott his first opportunity to begin reshaping a court that has frustrated Republicans on issues ranging from political maps to protecting doctors from lawsuits. Perry, 72, is forced to leave the court because he’s reached the […]

Gary FineoutAugust 28, 2016

In the months leading up to the crucial primary election, Florida’s two political parties and affiliated committees took in millions from gambling interests, utility companies and others with a stake in the outcome of this year’s contests. Campaign fundraising reports filed late Friday showed that the Florida Democratic Party raised $4.72 million in cash compared […]

Phil AmmannAugust 26, 2016

A mysterious and costly flyer has begun hitting mailboxes of Democratic voters in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. That, in itself, is not unusual in the days before Tuesday’s primary; what is notable is who paid for it — the Republican Party of Florida. Featured prominently in the glossy, high-quality mail piece — sent to households […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2016

Publix Supermarkets has given nearly $2.6 million to Florida candidates and committees during the 2016 election cycle, including more than $300,000 since the start of August. Among the Lakeland-based company’s most recent contributions were a $100,000 check to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and an additional $150,000 payment to the group’s “Florida Jobs” political committee. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

Wadi Gaitan is leaving his post at the Republican Party of Florida. Gaitan, the state party’s communications director, announced he is leaving the Florida GOP to join the LIBRE Initiative, a grassroots organization dedicated to informing the Hispanic community about conservative principles, like limited government, property rights, and free enterprise. “It has been an exciting […]

Tag: Republican Party of Florida

Democrats want judge to put in new voting rules for Florida

Republican seeks to make House District 9 race about results

Mike Miller collects $52K cash plus $30K in services from RPOF

Marco Rubio to speak at Florida GOP annual dinner

Mike Pence to address Florida GOP Victory dinner in October

Rick Scott to get first state Supreme Court pick

Florida political parties raise millions ahead of primary

Florida GOP behind mysterious attack flyer in CD 6 Democratic primary

Publix: Where shopping — and making hefty political contributions — are a pleasure

Personnel note: Spokesman Wadi Gaitan leaving Florida GOP