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Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Congressman Ron DeSantis has held an edge in the polls for weeks, but now he’s started eating into Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam’s fundraising lead, too. DeSantis, whose chances surged after an endorsement from President Donald Trump, brought in more than $1 million between July 28 and Aug. 3. Putnam, meanwhile, brought in $191,901. DeSantis’ cash mostly […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2017

A kickoff fundraiser for Republican Nick DiCeglie’s bid for House District 66 will be held Oct. 12 in Bellair, his campaign announced Thursday. The event is set to run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bellair Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane. The campaign said formal invitations to the fundraiser will head out […]

Phil AmmannMay 12, 2015

State Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, is bringing on Jacksonville-based Political Capital to lead RPOF fundraising efforts in the 2016 election cycle. Ingoglia also chose Heather Manso as full-time RPOF finance director, starting June 1. “With these three additional hires we are setting the RPOF up for success in 2016,” […]

Phil AmmannMay 7, 2015

On the first day of his bid for the U.S. Senate, Ron DeSantis hit the ground running by naming several veteran political pros to his campaign finance team. The Jacksonville Republican, a Tea Party favorite, announced on Wednesday that he will seek the seat held by Marco Rubio, who is skipping a re-election bid for […]

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Ron DeSantis adds another $1M as Adam Putnam’s money machine slows to a crawl

Nick DiCeglie to hold campaign kickoff Oct. 12

RPOF picks Heather Manso as finance chief, Gretchen Picotte to consult

Ron DeSantis assembles veteran Florida fundraising team for Senate bid