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Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

Yet another Miami-Dade County mayor has thrown his support behind Manny Diaz in the race for Senate District 36. Miami Springs Mayor Billy Bain became the eighth Miami-Dade mayor to give Diaz the nod. “There is no question in my mind that Diaz’s record makes him the best choice for this Senate seat,” said Bain. “He […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will be a special guest at the next fundraiser benefitting Republican Rep. Manny Diaz’ bid for Senate District 36. The two pols will be side-by-side for a June 12 reception at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company slated to run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Suarez announced he was backing Diaz a […]

Ryan NicolMay 31, 2018

A seventh South Florida mayor is endorsing Manny Diaz in his bid for Senate District 36. Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV became the latest to throw support behind the Diaz campaign. Diaz is looking to make a move to the Senate after representing House District 103 since 2012. Deno says he’s the right man for […]

Ryan NicolMay 29, 2018

As Rene Garcia gets ready to leave the Florida Senate, he’s now officially named Manny Diaz as his preferred replacement. Diaz, who currently represents House District 103, elected to run for the seat held by Garcia, who is term-limited. Now, Garcia says the Diaz is the right man to take his place. “Manny Diaz is […]

Ryan NicolMay 23, 2018

Current state Rep. Manny Diaz continues his charge to the Florida Senate after pulling in another endorsement from a Miami-Dade County mayor. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is the latest to back Diaz, announcing his support for Diaz’s Senate District 36 bid. “I’m honored to have Mayor Suarez’s support,” Diaz, a Republican, said. “He is an […]

Ryan NicolMay 22, 2018

Roberto Martell has become the fifth Miami-Dade County mayor to back Manny Diaz in his bid for Senate District 36. “There is no question that Manny Diaz is fully prepared to be an outstanding senator,” said Medley Mayor Martell. “His time in the Florida House has been characterized by forward thinking, hard work, and attention to constituent […]

Ryan NicolMay 17, 2018

The mayor of Miami Lakes says he’s backing Manny Diaz in the race for Senate District 36. Mayor Manny Cid becomes the fourth Miami-Dade mayor in recent weeks to endorse Diaz, following the mayors of Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, and Doral. Diaz has represented House District 103 since 2012, but now has his eyes on the […]

Ryan NicolMay 15, 2018

Manny Diaz‘s campaign had an impressive fundraising month in April, with now more than $500,000 raised between his campaign and political committee. Diaz, a Republican candidate for the Senate District 36 seat, brought in more than $35,000 to his campaign in April. That puts his total raised to just over $325,000, with more than $200,000 still […]

Ryan NicolMay 14, 2018

Another Miami-Dade County mayor is backing state Rep. Manny Diaz in his run for Florida Senate. Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez has thrown his support behind Diaz, joining the mayors of Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens. “Manny Diaz is very well positioned to be an effective state senator,” said Bermudez. “He knows our area well and […]

Ryan NicolMay 11, 2018

State Rep. Manny Diaz earned the support of yet another South Florida mayor in his run for Senate District 36, as Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz announced his endorsement of Diaz. The news comes just days after Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez also threw his support behind Diaz. “Manny Diaz has distinguished himself as an […]

Tag: SD 36

Miami Springs mayor backs Manny Diaz in SD 36 race

Francis Suarez headlining next Manny Diaz fundraiser

Virginia Gardens mayor latest to back Manny Diaz Senate bid

Rene Garcia backs Manny Diaz in bid for Garcia’s SD 36 seat

Miami mayor backs SD 36 candidate Manny Diaz

Medley mayor endorses SD 36 candidate Manny Diaz

Miami Lakes mayor endorses Manny Diaz in SD 36

Manny Diaz campaign crosses $500K mark in contributions

Doral mayor backs Manny Diaz in SD 36 race

Hialeah Gardens mayor endorses Manny Diaz Senate bid