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Frank TorresOctober 12, 2015

Susannah Randolph has raised $170,000 in her first fundraising quarter as a candidates in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Announcing her fundraising numbers Monday morning, Randolph said her 1,150 contributors demonstrates deep, grassroots ties to both District 9 and Central Florida. According to the campaign, donations averaged $150 apiece. “Our campaign is truly people-powered and doesn’t have to rely […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto nabbed the endorsement of California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Wednesday afternoon, the latest show of support for the man seeking to represent Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Darren Soto is a rising star,” Cardenas said. “He has shown true dedication to fixing our immigration system and I look forward to having him as a partner in Congress.” […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Biochemist Dr. Dena Minning has broken her month long silence over the last 24 hours with a pair of emails aimed at slowly rolling out her platform, and filling the campaign warchest for one of the most high profile congressional primaries in the nation. Yesterday, Minning asked if there “was a doctor in the House” […]

Frank TorresSeptember 28, 2015

Monday morning, Democratic candidate Susannah Randolph announced two endorsements from progressive organizations in her bid to replace Alan Grayson in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. The Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America are each backing Randolph, Grayson’s former congressional District Director. In a statement, PCC officials say Randolph “has dedicated her life to making progressive victories happen […]

Frank TorresSeptember 28, 2015

Lawmakers and activists held a rally in East Orlando Monday morning, pushing to raise Florida’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. The rally was centered around a trio of state lawmakers who have accepted the minimum wage challenge, which requires them to live off of $8.05 for one week. “It is something that is necessary for our working […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

Congressional candidate Susannah Randolph rolled out a climate change action plan Wednesday afternoon, one she vows to enact if elected in Florida’s 9th Congressional District Randolph’s announcement, which coincides with Pope Francis‘ visit to the United States and his acknowledgement of climate change, criticizes Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump and blasts Florida Gov. Rick Scott on his inaction […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 22, 2015

Orange County Republican Comptroller Martha Haynie is endorsing Democrat Susannah Randolph in the CD 9 race taking place next year. “We need elected officials who will listen to people, and help citizens have faith that they will do what they say they will do, ” said Haynie in a press release. “Susannah is in this race […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Orlando State Senator and candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, Darren Soto, sent out a fundraising email using GOP Presidential front runner Donald Trump’s stance on immigration as a call to action. Titled “Can you believe what they’re saying?” the email, in part, says “Did you catch the debate last week? There was plenty of […]

Ryan RaySeptember 15, 2015

Orlando Democrat Sen. Geraldine Thompson filed legislation Tuesday to require certain employers to provide paid leave for employees stricken with illness or facing threatening situations at home. Thompson’s SB 294 would create the “Healthy Working Families Act” and dictate that certain regularly scheduled, nonindependent contractor workers are entitled to compensated time off if they are sick or […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

Susannah Randolph, candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, will hold a fundraiser in Sarasota this month with a host committee featuring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Susannah Randolph raises $170K for campaign to replace Alan Grayson

California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas endorses Darren Soto in CD 9

Email insights: Dr. Dena Minning “ain’t too proud to beg” in CD 9

Two progressive groups endorse Susannah Randolph in CD 9

Fight for $15 minimum wage rally held in East Orlando

CD 9 hopeful Susannah Randolph rolls out climate change action plan

Martha Haynie endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 contest

Email insights: Darren Soto fundraising off Donald Trump immigration message

Bill would mandate paid leave for sick, endangered workers

Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race