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Scott PowersSeptember 5, 2017

Insisting he endorses based on the person, not the party, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Tuesday threw his support behind Democrat Anna Eskamani in the House District 47 race. Dyer’s endorsement was no surprise, as Eskamani signaled last week that the Democrat mayor of 14 years, and a former state lawmaker himself, was coming to her […]

Scott PowersAugust 31, 2017

The Pride Fund to End Gun Violence, a national organization inspired as response to the 2016 massacre at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, announced Thursday it is endorsing Democratic Anna Eskamani in the race for Florida House District 47. The Pride Fund combines advocacies for gay rights and for gun law reforms, and provides both endorsements and […]

Scott PowersAugust 30, 2017

Democratic candidate Anna Eskamani announced she’ll be joined by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer next week for a special announcement in the House District 47 race, a move most likely to reveal Dyer’s endorsement, something that was not a certainty, even among Democrats. Dyer’s a Democrat but he endorsed the Republican in last year’s HD 47 […]

Scott PowersAugust 23, 2017

Democrat Anna Eskamani announced Tuesday she has received endorsements from two elected leaders in Osceola County for her pursuit of election to the Orange County-based House District 47. Osceola County Commissioner Viviana Janer and Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez both endorsed Eskamani, according to a release from Eskamani’s campaign. Janer and Alvarez both are seen as […]

Scott PowersAugust 16, 2017

Democratic Florida House candidate Anna Eskamani‘s fundraiser drew more than 200 people and raised more than $10,000 Tuesday night, her campaign announced Wednesday. Eskamani is running in House District 47, a swing district covering Winter Park and north and central Orlando and Orange County. She and Republican Stockton Reeves, a Winter Park businessman and longtime […]

Scott PowersAugust 2, 2017

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto is weighing in on the Florida House District 47 race, offering an endorsement of Anna Eskamani, who’s trying to grab an open swing seat being vacated by state Rep. Mike Miller, who’s seeking a spot in Congress himself. “Anna is a real fighter with strong experience and knowledge of our […]

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Buddy Dyer casts backing to Anna Eskamani in HD 47

Pride Fund endorses Anna Eskamani in HD 47 race

Buddy Dyer joining Anna Eskamani in HD 47 campaign event

Anna Eskamani grabs two Osceola endorsements in HD 47 race

Anna Eskamani event draws 200, raises $10,000 in HD 47 race

Anna Eskamani gets Darren Soto’s endorsement for HD 47