Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Scott PowersMay 18, 2016

Democrat Mike Clelland became the first local candidate to go up on the airwaves in Orlando Wednesday with a television ad highlighting his firefighter background for his Senate District 13 race. The 30-second commercial, “Blaring”, is designed to introduce Clelland to the area, according to his campaign. It begins with scenes of firetrucks and firefighters […]

Ryan RayJanuary 4, 2016

Former Rep. Mike Clelland confirmed speculation he will indeed run for the open state Senate seat vacated by term-limited President Andy Gardiner this year. The former Democratic lawmaker issued a statement Monday corroborating reports — first reported by Florida Politics — he will pursue a return to the statehouse. “Throughout my nearly three decades as a firefighter, I saw firsthand […]

Ryan RayDecember 24, 2015

Former Rep. Mike Clelland will pursue a return to Tallahassee in the open Senate District 13 seat vacated by term-limited Senate President Andy Gardiner, according to multiple Democratic operatives. The Morgan & Morgan attorney and former firefighter has made calls to past supporters to gauge interest in a bid for the Orlando-based Senate seat. One local Democrat told FloridaPolitics.com Clelland […]

Tag: SD 13
Allison Tant snags a new gig on the Florida parks Foundation.

Mike Clelland debuts TV commercial in SD 13 race

Mike Clelland confirms he’s running for SD 13 seat

Former Democratic lawmaker Mike Clelland eyeing bid in Senate District 13