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Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018

Democratic Sen. Daphne Campbell picked up 11 endorsements from her colleagues in the Florida Legislature ahead of her contested primary for another term in Senate District 38. Incoming House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee and Senate Minority Leader Pro-Tempore Lauren Book topped the list, which also included Democratic Sens. Gary Farmer, Perry Thurston, Darryl Rouson, Kevin […]

Ryan NicolMay 17, 2018

Former prosecutor Jason Pizzo announced he’s receiving support from several Miami-Dade County mayors in his race to challenge incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell. Among those now supporting Pizzo are Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman, Bay Harbor Islands Mayor Stephanie Bruder, Miami Shores Mayor Mac Glinn, North Miami Beach Mayor Beth Spiegel, and Surfside Mayor Daniel Dietch. […]

Drew WilsonMay 16, 2018

Incoming Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson weighed in on the Democratic Primary in Senate District 38 Wednesday, announcing she would back incumbent Sen. Daphne Campbell in her race against insurgent challenger Jason Pizzo. “Today I formally endorse the campaign of Sen. Daphne Campbell in her re-election bid for the state Senate. As a vocal and […]

Drew WilsonApril 16, 2018

Democrat Jason Pizzo boosted his primary campaign against Sen. Daphne Campbell with another $50,000 in loans last month, bringing his total funding well past the $100,000 mark. Pizzo has been filed for Senate District 38 since late 2016, but began campaigning in earnest at the beginning of the year. He was the second-place finisher in […]

Scott PowersFebruary 7, 2018

North Miami Beach attorney Jason Pizzo, technically a candidate for Senate District 38 since late 2016, announced Wednesday he is formally launching his campaign for the seat. SD 38, in Miami, is held by state Sen. Daphne Campbell, a fellow Democrat who beat Pizzo in the 2016 primary. Pizzo finished second in a field of five Democrats. […]

Ryan RayJune 15, 2016

Rep. Joe Geller announced Wednesday he will not run for the state Senate in Miami-Dade County-based Senate District 38. He was exploring a run for the safe Democratic seat. The announcement comes after Sen. Gwen Margolis declared she would not run for the seat, bringing her 2016 plans to an abrupt end. “While serving in the Senate would […]

Ryan RayJune 13, 2016

Though Rep. David Richardson had been making gestures toward a state Senate run amid speculation last year Sen. Gwen Margolis might retire, the second-term lawmaker said Monday he will decline a run for the now-open Senate District 38 seat. Richardson will instead seek re-election in his current solidly Democratic House District 113 seat based in Miami Beach. Richardson praised […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 17, 2016

A fourth Democrat has filed to run for the seat held by Miami Democratic Rep. Daphne Campbell, who said last month she will challenge Sen. Gwen Margolis for the newly redrawn SD 38. Francesca Menes, who filed for the seat Monday, joins former Campbell campaign staffer Fayola Delica, former North Miami City Councilor Marie Steril, and Michael Hepburn, […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 17, 2016

One of Democratic Rep. Daphne Campbell’s former campaign organizers has filed to take over her House District 108 seat as Campbell attempts to jump into the Senate. Fayola Delica filed for the Miami-Dade County seat Thursday and is the only candidate listed for the seat outside of Campbell, who announced Tuesday that she would challenge […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 12, 2016

Democratic Rep. Daphne Campbell said Tuesday she will run for state Senate in the newly redrawn District 38. “I am thrilled to announce my campaign for State Senate District 38,” the Miami Shores Democrat said in a news release. “Since 2010, it has been my highest honor to serve the incredible people of House District 108. I came […]

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Tom Homan has a stern warning for states that are uncooperative with deportation orders.

Daphne Campbell lands wave of endorsements ahead of primary battle

Jason Pizzo earns mayoral endorsements in SD 38 race

Audrey Gibson backs Daphne Campbell over Jason Pizzo in SD 38

Jason Pizzo adds another $50K in loans for SD 38 bid

Jason Pizzo begins campaign for SD 38

Joe Geller will not join SD 38 race vacated by Gwen Margolis

David Richardson declines run in Gwen Margolis’ redrawn Senate seat, will seek House re-election

Immigrant-rights activist files to run for Miami-based HD 108

Former Daphne Campbell campaign organizer files to take over HD 108

Daphne Campbell will challenge Gwen Margolis in new SD 38