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Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation PAC, the political arm of the state’s retail trade organization, endorsed more than two dozen candidates seeking to earn their first terms in the state House next month. The bulk of the 26 candidates getting FRF’s seal of approval are seeking open seats in the state House, but a handful of […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

A trade group representing a consortium of community association managers rolled out a list of 20 endorsements for non-incumbent candidates running for state House and state Senate seats. The Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies represents more than 18,000 licensed, professional community association managers who manage more than 14,000 community associations. “Dedicated to protecting the quality […]

Jacob OglesOctober 8, 2018

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Republican Spencer Roach continues to out-raise Democrat Mark Lipton in race to succeed Matt Caldwell in the state House. Roach now leads in cash, but Lipton just spent thousands to broadcast his message. Roach, a North Fort Myers attorney, brought in $7,800 in the last half of September, most of that in a four-day period […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 25, 2018

Republican candidate Spencer Roach in September has significantly outraised Democratic opponent Mark Lipton in the open race to represent Florida House District 79. But the Democrat still holds an advantage as far as cash on hand. Roach pulled in $10,665 in the last two-week filing period, while Lipton raised just $880 in that time. Still, […]

Jacob OglesAugust 28, 2018

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The Grand Old Party looks toward the general election after nominating Ray Pilon in District 72, Tommy Gregory in District 73, James Buchanan in District 74 and Spencer Roach in District 79. Republican voters picked nominees in this series of Southwest Florida seats to fight for the red team and defend against a blue wave […]

Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018

Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, gave its blessing to another five candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. Making the cut in the new round of endorsements were five state House candidates, three of them Republicans and two of them Democrats. In southeastern Hillsborough County’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018

A third Republican filed for the House District 79 seat held by Lehigh Acres Rep. Matt Caldwell, who is termed-out and running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2018. Retired Coast Guard JAG officer Spencer Roach announced his candidacy for the Lee County seat on Tuesday, joining Peter Cuderman and Chauncey Solinger in the Republican Primary. Also […]

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Florida Retailers recommend bundle of new state representatives

HOA group endorses a score of state legislative candidates

Spencer Roach retakes cash lead over Mark Lipton

Spencer Roach outraises Mark Lipton, still trails in cash

Ray Pilon, Tommy Gregory, James Buchanan, Spencer Roach win GOP primaries in SWFL House races

Florida Realtors release third wave of legislative endorsements

Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Spencer Roach files to replace Matt Caldwell in HD 79