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Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Two incumbent state Senators enter the summer with nine-point leads over their Democratic challengers, while two former state Representatives seeking an open seat in the Senate are essentially tied, fresh polling shows. Pinellas Republican Jeff Brandes leads Democratic trial lawyer Carrie Pilon 48-39, according to a survey conducted by St. Pete Polls, while a separate […]

Drew WilsonMay 15, 2018

Democrat Bernie Fensterwald announced Tuesday that he’s ending his campaign for Senate District 16. “After consulting friends, family and supporters, I’ve decided to withdraw from the Senate district 16 race. I want to thank everyone who’s supported my campaign and I wish all Democrats success in the November elections,” he wrote in a post on […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy said she would run for Senate District 16 last week, and on Wednesday she made it official by filing her paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections. “I am running because the people of Pasco and Pinellas Counties need someone who will put them first, someone who knows what it […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced a fundraiser for his Senate campaign next week in Palm Harbor. The May 9 event will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Catcher and the Rye, 917 11th St. More than two dozen names are listed on the host committee, including attorney Ed Armstrong, accountant Steve Bunch, […]

Drew WilsonMay 5, 2018

Amanda Murphy is back. The Pasco Democrat on Friday told Florida Politics she is running for the state Senate. The former state Representative said she was “sick and tired” of what’s happening in Tallahassee and that she wants to be back there to “fight the good fight.” Look for her to file as soon as Monday. The […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced Friday that the Florida Fraternal Order of Police District 3 Lodges have endorsed his campaign for state Senate. “Ed Hooper has shown his support for first responders. Now the members of the Fraternal Order of Police, District 3 lodges are glad to support him in his bid for the State […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 29, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper picked up a pair of endorsements for his state Senate campaign Monday from clerks of court in Pasco and Pinellas counties. “Ed Hooper knows who how to get things done. In the Senate, we can count on him to make sure our voices are heard and our needs fought for. There […]

Drew WilsonDecember 14, 2017

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced Thursday that U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is backing his campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Jack Latvala, who faces term limits in 2018. “I am excited to have a partner to work with in Ed Hooper. I know of few better prepared to work on the issues […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2017

Former Clearwater GOP Rep. Ed Hooper had a robust fundraising month in October for his 2018 bid for the Pinellas County-based state Senate District 16 seat. Hooper’s $82,575 haul far outpaced the $2,195 brought in by Democrat Bernie Fensterwald, so far Hooper’s only opponent in the race. Fensterwald, a retired businessman from Virginia, has raised a […]

Peter SchorschNovember 7, 2017

Republican SD 16 candidate Ed Hooper is holding a fundraiser for his 2018 bid on Wednesday in Tallahassee, and the choice of venue should make him feel right at home. The funder is set to run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the swanky new headquarters of The Florida Professional Firefighters, located cattycorner to […]

Tag: Senate District 16

New polling: Jeff Brandes, Dana Young begin re-election campaigns with nine-point leads, while Amanda Murphy, Ed Hooper tied

Bernie goes bust, clears way for Amanda Murphy in SD 16 Dem. primary

It’s official: Amanda Murphy is running for state Senate

Fundraiser for Ed Hooper this Wednesday in Palm Harbor

She’s back: Amanda Murphy to square off against Ed Hooper for north Pinellas state Senate seat

Police union backs Ed Hooper for Senate

Ed Hooper endorsed by Pasco, Pinellas clerks of court

Gus Bilirakis backs Ed Hooper for Florida Senate

Ed Hooper ‘showing the money’ in SD 16 race

Ed Hooper heading to Tallahassee for Wednesday fundraiser