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Scott PowersOctober 26, 2018

Republican state Rep. Randy Fine picked up an additional $10,550 in campaign contributions in the week ending Oct. 19, easily the biggest haul of any Florida House candidate running in Brevard County. Fine’s latest collections pushed his campaign total to more than $243,000, more than 11 times as much as his Democratic opponent, Phil Moore […]

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 […]

Scott PowersSeptember 24, 2018

Fresh off his hard-fought victory in the Aug. 28 Republican primary, Tyler Sirois raised $5,100 in the first two weeks of September for his quest to be elected to the open seat in Florida House District 51, extending his campaign cash advantage over Democratic former Cocoa Mayor Mike Blake. Sirois’s campaign reported last week its […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has put out its third wave of endorsements for state legislative seats, giving the nod to 16 more candidates, including a pair of incumbents running for re-election in South Florida. A handful of the Florida Chamber’s new endorsements are revisions reflecting a handful of surprise victories in the Aug. 28 […]

Scott PowersSeptember 4, 2018

Several Central Florida Republican Florida House candidates entered the fall general election with solid financial advantages over their Democratic challengers. That was the case with several House incumbent members seeking re-election and also is the case for David Smith who is running to win an open seat for Florida’s House District 28. It’s not the […]

Scott PowersAugust 14, 2018

The National Federation of Independent Businesses is throwing its support behind Republican Tyler Sirois in the race for Florida House District 51, his campaign announced Tuesday. Sirois, executive director of the Office of State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit, faces Cocoa Mayor Henry Parrish in the Aug. 28 Republican primary. The winner faces Democrat […]

Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate and Cocoa Mayor Henry Parrish has received the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce in his bid to be elected in House District 51, his campaign announced Friday. “We are proud to announce our endorsement of Henry Parrish for HD 51!” the chamber announced in a tweet Friday. […]

Scott PowersJuly 20, 2018

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos has thrown his support behind fellow Republican Tyler Sirois in election for House District 51. “Tyler is a trusted friend and solid conservative who will effectively advocate for Brevard County families and business owners. Brevard needs strong voices in our state capitol,” Haridopolos stated in a news release issued […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Republican Florida House of Representatives candidate Tyler Sirois has picked up the endorsement of the Florida State Lodge and the District 7 Council of the Fraternal Order of Police in his campaign for House District 51. “We believe that his dedication to serving his community will inspire others to lead Florida in the right direction […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

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Randy Fine pulls in $10K for final push in HD 53, leading all Brevard House candidates

Florida Retailers recommend bundle of new state representatives

Tyler Sirois raises $5,100, Mike Blake $1,485 in HD 51 contest

Florida Chamber endorses 16 more legislative candidates

Central Florida Republicans start House general campaigns with strong financial edges

NFIB back Tyler Sirois in HD 51 race

Henry Parrish gets Florida Chamber endorsement in HD 51 race

Mike Haridopolos backs Tyler Sirois in HD 51 race

Tyler Sirois picks up FOP endorseement in HD 51 contest

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races