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Staff ReportsMarch 27, 2017

It’s never too early to start thinking about the next election cycle, and a host of legislative hopefuls are already thinking about the next election cycle. State election records show dozens of members of the House, Senate, and other legislative hopefuls have filed to run in 2018. Rep. Shevrin Jones filed to run for re-election […]

Staff ReportsDecember 29, 2016

It’s now up to his new colleagues whether Bobby Powell gets to stay a state senator. Powell, a Riviera Beach Democrat, was elected to Senate District 30 this year after serving four years in the House. But his opponent, Republican candidate Ron Berman, challenged the results with a “notice of contest,” according to reports. Because the Senate […]

Drew WilsonAugust 24, 2016

West Palm Beach Democrat Michael Steinger pumped another $150,000 into his Senate District 30 campaign Aug. 9, bringing his total loans to $490,000 since he entered the race in May. Steinger, an attorney, didn’t bring in any other contributions between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12 according to his most recent campaign finance report, while his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

The family attacks are the toughest part of the campaign, but Bobby Powell is hoping to rally support after the one against his family. In an email Monday, Powell encouraged supporters to help him “finish this campaign strong.” The fundraising email reminds supporters they can donate until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, and calls on them to […]

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More legislative hopefuls file to run in 2018

Senate will determine whether Bobby Powell stays or goes

Michael Steinger drops another $150K into SD 30 race

Email Insights: Bobby Powell criticizes opponent for family attacks, while taking a swipe at Michael Steinger’s family