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Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

Susannah Randolph, candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, will hold a fundraiser in Sarasota this month with a host committee featuring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs […]

Frank TorresSeptember 11, 2015

Orlando state Sen. and congressional candidate Darren Soto sent an email to supporters Friday morning to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and announce an endorsement from an Osceola County firefighter’s union. “Our nation owes a huge debt to the police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders that answered the call of duty 14 […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto has said the first major fundraiser for his bid to be the next congressman from the 9th District will be held on Sept. 3 in downtown Orlando. “Our campaign will be the most inclusive, most diverse, and most energetic in this race,” Soto said in prepared statement “Our first fundraiser will demonstrate that […]

Mitch PerryAugust 4, 2015

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Every part of the Sunshine State will soon feel the effects of the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling on congressional redistricting, but perhaps no region will see more upheaval than the I-4 Central Florida corridor. The Florida Legislature returns for its second Special Session of 2015 next week for one purpose: to redraw eight congressional districts […]

Frank TorresJuly 29, 2015

Dena Minning, a biotechnology entrepreneur with romantic ties to U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, filed paperwork last week to replace the Orlando Democrat in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Minning’s entry in the race is certain to ramp up what could be one of the country’s most dramatic primaries. Wednesday, she reached out to supporters with her vision for the district […]

Ryan RayJuly 27, 2015

The progressive Orlando-based Randolph political machine cranked up Monday afternoon, circulating an email that seeks to raise money in reaction to recent attacks by a local conservative blogger. The missive — called Who’s Afraid of Susannah Randolph? after an Edward Albee classic — cites a post from last week by Tea Partier Tom Tillison as a sign from […]

Ryan RayJuly 24, 2015

Dr. Dena Minning – a medical doctor and “biotechnology entrepreneur” – has officially filed to succeed her boyfriend and fellow Democrat U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson in the Orlando-based 9th Congressional District, according to records filed today with the Federal Election Commission. The move makes formal a move that was expected for months, shortly after rumors intensified that Grayson would […]

Ryan RayJanuary 7, 2015

A pair of newly-minted state representatives has made it official: Democrat John Cortes of Kissimmee and Eucheeanna Republican Brad Drake have opened campaign accounts for their 2016 state House campaigns. Drake, probably best known for his eccentric views on capital punishment, took over term-limited Marti Coley’s District 5 seat back in November, winning handily over Libertarian […]

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Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race

Email insights: Darren Soto announces firefighter support on 9/11

Darren Soto sets first major fundraiser for CD 9 bid

Central Florida congressional delegation to be much different in 2016

Email Insights: Dena Minning says she can “heal our country”

Email insights: Republicans scared of Susannah Randolph?

Dena Minning files to succeed beau Alan Grayson in Orlando congressional seat

Freshman Reps. Brad Drake, John Cortes file for 2016 re-election