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Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2016

If campaign money is any measure, eight of the 17 contested Florida Senate seats appear competitive this fall, according to data gathered, compiled and provided by On 3 Public Relations of Tallahassee on Tuesday. That’s after 13 senators were elected either in the Aug. 30 primary or before because of lack of competition, and that’s not counting 10 other […]

Drew WilsonJune 13, 2016

Former Rep. Sharon Merchant will not enter the Senate District 30 race, leaving fellow Republican Ronald Berman without a challenger in the primary season. “After careful thought and consideration, I have decided not to run for the Senate this election cycle,” Merchant said in an email Monday to supporters. “This is such a difficult decision. […]

Ryan RayJune 2, 2016

Democrat Michael Steinger came a bit late to the Senate District 30 race, filing on May 12. But the West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer made clear on Thursday he has more than made up for lost time when it comes to fundraising. Steinger’s campaign account now boasts $400,000 on hand after just 20 days. $211,000 of it […]

Ryan RayApril 19, 2016

Democratic attorney and activist Emily Slosberg is dropping her Senate bid in SD 30, she announced Tuesday. But Slosberg is only pushing the pause button on her political ambitions. “I am withdrawing my name for State Senate District 30. I will be running for the District 91 State House seat when my father retires in 2018,” said the younger […]

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Kamala Harris is winning the popularity contest, by a hair.

Few state Senate races are financially competitive

Sharon Merchant declines SD 30 race, leaves Ronald Berman no challenge in GOP primary

Michael Steinger gets off to $400K start in SD 30 race

Emily Slosberg to drop Senate bid, run for House in 2018