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Mitch PerrySeptember 2, 2016

With machine and manual recounts now finished in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, Darryl Rouson is the winner in the Democratic primary for Senate District 19. He defeated Ed Narain by a mere 66 votes (that’s what the Rouson campaign told us. The Florida Division of Elections website shows the difference to be 77 votes. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Rouson received 73 […]

Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

The Senate District 19 seat encompasses both Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Ed Narain and Betty Reed reside in Tampa, while Darryl Rouson is running for the seat from St. Petersburg, so it’s probably not a surprise that a number of St. Pete Democrats have announced their support for Rouson in the race. Pinellas County Commissioners Ken […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 2, 2015

Showing continued strength in recruiting local allies to his candidacy, Congressional District 13 Democrat Eric Lynn said Wednesday that four Pinellas County elected officials have endorsed him in the race to succeed David Jolly next year. They are Largo City Commissioner Michael Smith, Gulfport City Councilwoman Yolanda Roman, and Bellair Bluffs City Commissioners Joe Barkley […]

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It’s (virtually) official: Darryl Rouson has won the SD 19 Dem primary over Ed Narain

Host of Pinellas Democrats endorse Darryl Rouson in SD 19 race

CD 13 candidate Eric Lynn announces more local endorsements