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Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw announced a new video ad for his Attorney General campaign Monday. “When I launched this campaign, my only concern was the needs of the people of Florida,” Shaw said in a press release. “When the experts said to stay silent, I vowed to be the loudest voice in the room […]

Drew WilsonJune 26, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Frank White is out with a new direct mail ad this week slamming primary opponent Ashley Moody for accepting public funding for her campaign. The mailer features a quote from Moody saying she wants to reduce “government waste by constantly exploring innovative ways to reduce costs to the taxpayer” alongside a […]

Drew WilsonJune 25, 2018

No write-in candidate has ever won elected office in the Sunshine State, but they have been effective in denying tens of thousands of voters from getting a say in who will represent them in the Florida Legislature. Florida law allows all voters, no matter their political affiliation, to cast a ballot in a primary race […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2018

If the election were today, Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw would be the first Democrat elected Attorney General this century. That’s according to a new PPP poll, which found the first-term lawmaker up 40-35 percent over former circuit court judge Ashley Moody, the leading Republican in the race to succeed term-limited AG Pam Bondi. PPP’s results […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 19, 2018

State Rep. Sean Shaw, the likely Democratic nominee for Attorney General, is polling well against either Republican he will likely face in November. As Florida Politics reported Monday, Shaw, the son of a former Supreme Court Justice, is leading former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ashley Moody by five points, 41-36 percent, and Pensacola-area state Rep. Frank White by 4 points, 40-36 […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2018

A new poll of the Attorney General race shows Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw leading his top Republican rivals in a head-to-head matchup. According to an online poll commissioned by the campaign and conducted by Anzalone Liszt Grove Research, Shaw currently leads former Circuit Judge Ashley Moody by five points, 41-36 percent, and Pensacola-area state […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 15, 2018

Florida Professional Firefighters, which represents over 25,000 firefighters and EMS personnel across Florida, did not respect party lines in its wave of state endorsements rolled out Friday. Republicans Adam Putnam and Denise Grimsley got the group’s backing for Governor and Agriculture Commissioner; Democrat Sean Shaw got the imprimatur for Attorney General. “As our Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam has […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

State Rep. Sean Shaw added another major endorsement Thursday in his campaign to replace termed-out Attorney General Pam Bondi in the fall. The Florida Education Association, the state’s largest teacher union, said the Democratic lawmaker had “proven himself a friend of public education” during the two sessions he’s represented his Tampa-based district in the Florida […]

Scott PowersJune 5, 2018

Sean Shaw and Jeremy Ring have gotten the backing of the Florida Young Democrats in their quests for the Florida attorney general and chief financial officer posts, as have 11 candidates in their congressional races. The YoungDems did not endorse in the governor’s race, the agriculture commissioner’s race, or 16 other congressional races, including several […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Money talks, and for candidates just a few months away from the primary and general elections, it can speak volumes. This edition brings you up to speed on state House candidate money chases in the Bay area. It’s early yet, but monthly fundraising hauls — and spends — provide valuable insights into how things might […]

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Sean Shaw releases first video for Attorney General bid

Frank White attacks Ashley Moody for requesting matching funds

Write-ins lock down five state legislative primary races

Another poll puts Sean Shaw on top in Attorney General race

Poll shows Sean Shaw up, but can he be Attorney General?

Poll: Sean Shaw leads Ashley Moody, Frank White in Attorney General race

Firefighters endorse Adam Putnam, Sean Shaw, Denise Grimsley

Teachers union backing Sean Shaw for Attorney General

Florida Young Dems endorse Sean Shaw, Jeremy Ring, 11 congressional candidates

Ninja Bow — Tampa Bay campaign finance roundup — April 2018