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Jim RosicaAugust 30, 2016

A political duel between two state representatives has resulted in a near-landslide for Doug Broxson in taking the Republican nomination for northwest Florida’s Senate District 1. By 9 p.m. Tuesday, Broxson, of Gulf Breeze, had nearly 57 percent to fellow state Rep. Mike Hill‘s 43 percent. Given the area’s significant conservative lean, and no other competition but two […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is going digital. The statewide business advocacy group is poised to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on digital advertising targeting likely primary voters in key legislative races. The campaign, according to a memo obtained by FloridaPolitics.com, will feature 15-second biographical spots on mobile devices and social media, and will […]

Staff ReportsAugust 11, 2016

The Senate District 1 race is getting increasingly nasty. According to POLITICO Florida, state Rep. Doug Broxson warned state Rep. Mike Hill that outside groups have told him they were prepared to give him unlimited support if Hill didn’t stop running negative ads. Matt Dixon with POLITICO Florida reported Broxson indicated he spoken directly with […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 26, 2016

Mike Hill holds a double-digit lead over Doug Broxson in Senate District 1. Internal polling shows Hill holds an 18-point lead over Broxson. Conducted by Data Targeting, the poll found 43 percent of respondents said they would support Hill if the Republican primary were held today; while 25 percent said they would back Broxson. The […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 15, 2016

Rep. Doug Broxson raised $20,500 in the last reporting period, giving him a total of $282,000 for his Senate District 1 race, according to the state Division of Elections. Broxson raised the money between June 24 and last Friday. The Gulf Breeze Republican has spent $195,000 of the total. Rep. Mike Hill, a Pensacola Beach […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2016

Mike Hill and Doug Broxson, two state House members vying for Senate District 1 in the Florida Panhandle, both released TV ads this week. Both are sticking to conservative notes and relating their message to the veteran-rich Panhandle district they seek to serve. But a closer look at the Broxson commercial shows several odd things […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 11, 2016

State Rep. Mike Hill is launching his first television ad this week, emphasizing his military background. Hill, a Pensacola Beach insurance agent, is facing state Rep. Doug Broxson of Gulf Breeze in the Aug. 30 Republican primary for Senate District 1, which includes all of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and a portion of Okaloosa. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 7, 2016

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida has thrown its support behind Mike Hill. The organization announced Thursday it was endorsing the Pensacola Beach Republican in his Senate District 1 bid. In a statement, RLC Florida Chairman Bob White said Hill was a superior choice for the Florida Senate. “We believe that less government means more liberty […]

Drew WilsonJune 10, 2016

Gulf Breeze Republican Rep. Doug Broxson widened his fundraising lead over Pensacola Beach Republican Rep. Mike Hill in the Senate District 1 race last month with more than $30,000 in contributions. May marked the third-straight five-figure month for Broxson, who raised $30,700 in May and spent about $10,700. Hill, the only other candidate who filed […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

Frank White is running for House District 2, announcing his intentions Wednesday on Facebook. White said that after “much thought, discussion and prayer,” he and his family decided the “time is right to seek to serve in this way.” White is vying to replace Rep. Mike Hill in the Florida House. “Over the next few […]

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Doug Broxson victorious in Senate District 1

Florida Chamber makes big digital investment in key legislative races

Report: Doug Broxson threatens special interest spending in SD 1

Poll shows Mike Hill with a double digit lead over Doug Broxson in SD 1 race

Doug Broxson raises $282K; Mike Hill nets $111K in SD 1 race

Is Senate candidate Doug Broxson running in the Panhandle … or Jacksonville?

Mike Hill drops first TV spot in SD 1 race

Mike Hill endorsed by Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

With more than $30K, Doug Broxson widens lead over Mike Hill in SD 1

Frank White running to replace Mike Hill in HD 2

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