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Peter SchorschApril 8, 2018

Republican Christian Ziegler this week announced he was endorsed by Gov. Rick Scott in his campaign for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Commission. “I’m proud to endorse Christian Ziegler for the Sarasota County Commission. Christian is a friend, a life-long principled conservative, tireless advocate for Sarasota County and he is committed to […]

Mitch PerryDecember 5, 2017

Siesta Key attorney Margaret Good defeated Ruta Jouniari for the Democratic nomination in a special election in Florida House District 72 Good won in a landslide, defeating her opponent by 44 points, 72%-28%. Good had 6,144 votes to Jouniari’s 2,342. Good now advances to the special general election scheduled for Feb. 13. “I am humbled and […]

Drew WilsonDecember 4, 2017

Among the four candidates vying to replace Republican Alex Miller in House District 72, Democrat Margaret Good was the top fundraiser last month. Nevertheless, Republican James Buchanan still holds the lead in total fundraising, as well as cash on hand. Good, who has a primary challenger in Ruta Jouniari, raised $32,613 for her campaign from […]

Mitch PerryNovember 27, 2017

Can Florida Democrats pull off an upset and take northern Sarasota County House District 72 early next year? There’s a lot of time before that special election takes place next year (Feb. 13), but Siesta Key attorney Margaret Good has emerged as a possible contender — if you gauge her fundraising prowess, where she raised nearly […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2017

It’s fair to say that a considerable number of people on the political left are emboldened (and embracing party politics) since the stunning election of President Donald Trump. That’s certainly the case with Sarasota businesswoman and activist Ruta Jouniari. Like a lot of people she knows, the 50-year-old House District 72 candidate was frustrated by […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

Ruta Jouniari is the second Democrat seeking the House District 72 seat vacated when Sarasota Republican Alex Miller abruptly resigned after less than a year in office. But with a series of sloppy, rookie mistakes, it is becoming increasingly clear that Jouniari, a community activist, may not be ready to serve, suggesting she has little-to-no […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2017

A week after co-endorsing both Democrats in the House District 72 special primary, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) is rescinding its endorsement of attorney Margaret Good. In an announcement late Monday, DPCF officials cited Good’s nuanced position on raising the minimum wage. “Margaret Good supports much of DPCF’s platform, however, we misread and then […]

Mitch PerryNovember 10, 2017

Sarasota businesswoman and community activist Ruta Jouniari has won the endorsement of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus in her bid for the House District 72 special election. “Democrats across the country, and especially here in Florida, are on a winning streak, and we intend to keep that going by electing Ruta Jouniari,” said Caucus President Terry […]

Mitch PerryNovember 6, 2017

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) is giving its imprimatur to both Democrats in the Sarasota-area House District 72 seat being vacated by Republican Alex Miller. Businesswoman Ruta Jouniari and attorney Margaret Good are competing in the Democratic primary scheduled for Dec. According to the Progressive Caucus, its endorsement “certifies” that both candidates have […]

Drew WilsonOctober 24, 2017

Republican James Buchanan, the son of Congressman Vern Buchanan, showed nearly $30,000 in contributions in his first campaign finance report since entering the special election for HD 72. Buchanan was the first-in for the special election brought about by the unexpected retirement of Republican Alex Miller, who quit less than halfway through her first term […]

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Rick Scott endorses Christian Ziegler for Sarasota County Commission

Margaret Good defeats Ruta Jouniari for Democratic nomination in House District 72 special election

Margaret Good tops HD 72 fundraising in November, James Buchanan still leads

Margaret Good says she’s the Democrat who can win HD 72 in 2018

Ruta Jouniari hopes grassroots support will propel her House District 72 bid

Ruta Jouniari missteps show aimless, sure-to-lose campaign in HD 72

Democratic Progressive Caucus rescinds co-endorsement in HD 72 race

LGBTA caucus backs Ruta Jouniari to keep Dem ‘winning streak’ alive in HD 72

Progressive Caucus co-endorses both Democrats in HD 72 race

James Buchanan tacks on $30K for HD 72 bid