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Peter SchorschApril 11, 2018

Miami state Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez announced Wednesday that he would drop out of the crowded Democratic Primary race in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “My time in public office was borne of community-based work here in Miami, standing up for everyday people. My service in the Legislature has been no different, tackling tough issues and trying […]

Drew WilsonNovember 29, 2017

Former Republican Rep. Erik Fresen‘s campaign account for his 2020 bid for Senate District 37 was zeroed out Wednesday with more than $125,000 in expenditures, most of which headed to charities. Fresen represented part of Miami in the Florida House from 2008 through 2016, and did not file any personal tax returns while in office. […]

Scott PowersOctober 13, 2016

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee on Thursday added Florida House candidates Beth Tuura of Orlando, Jennifer Webb of St. Petersburg, and Florida Senate candidate José Javier Rodriguez of Miami to its list of “essential races” for support. The national group, which seeks to support Democrats at the state legislative level, now has 52 races nationally it has declared […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 10, 2016

The Florida Democratic Party is taking a swipe at Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla in new advertisement launching this week. The ad — a 30-second spot called “Delivers” — focuses on Diaz de la Portilla’s time as a lobbyist, as well as a decision to support a tax break to allow Donald Trump to hold the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla raised more than $28,000 in the first half of September, outraising his Senate District 37 opponent. State records show the Diaz de la Portilla campaign raised $28,607 between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. Records show the Diaz de la Portilla’s campaign received $170,635 worth of in-kind contributions from the Florida […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2016

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The executive director of advocacy group Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics announced Monday he’ll run for House District 112 as a Democrat. Nick Duran is the third Democrat to file for the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, who recently said he’s running for state Senate against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Miami Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez said Monday he’s foregoing another term in the House to run for the newly redrawn Senate District 37 seat against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla. “For the last four years, I’ve had the honor of fighting hard for my constituents on property tax and other reforms and […]

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Jose Javier Rodriguez will remain in state Senate, forego congressional bid

Erik Fresen zeroed out campaign fund with $93K to charity

National Dems list José Javier Rodriguez, Beth Tuura, Jennifer Webb campaigns as ‘essentials’

Florida Dems target Miguel Diaz de la Portilla in new TV ad

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla raises $28K in first two weeks of September

Free Clinic Association director to run in HD 112 as Democrat

Jose Javier Rodriguez forgoes House term, will run in newly redrawn SD 37