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Scott PowersMay 9, 2016

Democrat Susannah Randolph has won the endorsement of one of the biggest backers of Democrats, the National Education Association, in her quest for the primary nomination to run for Congress in Congressional District 9. The nation’s largest teachers union, almost always a strong financial supporter of Democrats, announced it is backing Randolph rather than any […]

Scott PowersFebruary 1, 2016

Democrat Susannah Randolph is claiming the campaign money lead in the Orlando-based Congressional District 9 race, saying she raised $125,000 in the third quarter and started 2016 with $225,000 in the bank. Her announcement, combined with campaign finance reports of other candidates posted Sunday evening with the Federal Elections Commission, show three Democrats have broken the […]

Scott PowersJanuary 18, 2016

Former state Rep. Ricardo Rangel is joining Winter Springs political consulting firm Gravis Marketing yet will continue his campaign for Congress in the Orlando-based Congressional District 9. “Absolutely,” Rangel said about continuing his campaign, in which he’s not one of the leaders in a packed Democratic field. At Gravis Marketing, which does full-service political consulting for both […]

Scott PowersJanuary 6, 2016

The International Association of Firefighters has endorsed state Sen. Darren Soto in the Democratic nomination race for the Orlando-based Congressional District 9. Soto, whose legislative efforts included successfully pushing for passage of the “John Curry Firefighter Death Benefit Act,” announced Wednesday morning the endorsement from a union that represents over 300,000 firefighters and paramedics nationally. In a […]

Scott PowersJanuary 6, 2016

Susannah Randolph‘s long involvement advocating for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community has won her a Congressional District 9 endorsement from one of the few openly gay people to be elected to Congress, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan. The Wisconsin Democrat announced his endorsement of Randolph for the packed Democratic race in CD 9, which […]

Drew WilsonDecember 9, 2015

Democrat Susannah Randolph added to her list of endorsements Tuesday after Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison announced his support for the candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Susannah is a true Progressive Democrat with a lifelong commitment to grassroots organizing and helping Democrats win,” Ellison said in a news release. “I am proud to support […]

Susan ClaryOctober 19, 2015

In just a few short months, the race to replace Congressman Alan Grayson in Washington has become an anomaly. The Democratic primary pits state Sen. Darren Soto of Orlando against longtime progressive activist Susannah Randolph. At the end of their first fundraising quarter, numbers released by the Federal Elections Commission this week show Soto edged […]

Frank TorresOctober 12, 2015

Susannah Randolph has raised $170,000 in her first fundraising quarter as a candidates in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Announcing her fundraising numbers Monday morning, Randolph said her 1,150 contributors demonstrates deep, grassroots ties to both District 9 and Central Florida. According to the campaign, donations averaged $150 apiece. “Our campaign is truly people-powered and doesn’t have to rely […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 22, 2015

Orange County Republican Comptroller Martha Haynie is endorsing Democrat Susannah Randolph in the CD 9 race taking place next year. “We need elected officials who will listen to people, and help citizens have faith that they will do what they say they will do, ” said Haynie in a press release. “Susannah is in this race […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Orlando State Senator and candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, Darren Soto, sent out a fundraising email using GOP Presidential front runner Donald Trump’s stance on immigration as a call to action. Titled “Can you believe what they’re saying?” the email, in part, says “Did you catch the debate last week? There was plenty of […]

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Teachers’ union endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race

Susannah Randolph claims fundraising lead in CD 9 race

Ricardo Rangel joins Gravis Marketing, will continue congressional campaign

Darren Soto’s congressional bid wins endorsement of firefighters union

Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan endorses Susannah Randolph

Progressive leader U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9

Race to replace Alan Grayson becomes pure political intrigue

Susannah Randolph raises $170K for campaign to replace Alan Grayson

Martha Haynie endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 contest

Email insights: Darren Soto fundraising off Donald Trump immigration message