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Baxley Earns A+ From NRA

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The District 12 Senator receives the endorsements of both the
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund and the Unified
Sportsmen of Florida in his bid for re-election to Senate District 12.

The Dennis Baxley Campaign today announced the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund and Unified Sportsmen of Florida. Baxley, who has a long history as a champion of Second Amendment Rights and is a past recipient of the NRA Defender of Freedom Award, earned a grade of A+ from the NRA and a “Strong Pro-Gun” rating from Unified Sportsmen of Florida. He is seeking re-election to the District 12 seat in the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Baxley Earns A+ From NRA

Ken Burke Endorses Blacklidge

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The Pinellas Clerk of Circuit Court says Ray Blacklidge
will be an effective voice for Pinellas in the Florida House

The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Pinellas County. Burke was first elected to the position in 2004 and has been re-elected without opposition three times. Blacklidge, a Republican, is running for the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Ken Burke Endorses Blacklidge

Carlos Curbelo Endorses Javier Enriquez

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The Congressman is the latest Florida leader
to back Enriquez’s bid for House District 114

The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of Congressman Carlos Curbelo. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. Curbelo’s support follows recent endorsements for Enriquez from Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera State Representative Manny Diaz, and former Congressman Lincoln Dîaz-Balart. [Read more…] about Carlos Curbelo Endorses Javier Enriquez

Statement by Greg Ungru, Marsy’s Law for Florida State Director

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Regarding Florida Supreme Court Upholding Amendment 6 on the General Election Ballot

“We appreciate the Florida Supreme Court’s expeditious review of the previous ruling on Amendment 6 and are incredibly pleased their opinion affirms the amendment’s current ballot language is fair and accurate. Their decision to uphold Amendment 6 on the General Election ballot justly provides Florida voters with the opportunity to decide if they believe our state constitution should provide victims of crime with rights and protections equal to those already afforded the accused and convicted.”

Human Rights Campaign Announces Endorsement of Lauren Baer for U.S. Congress (FL-18)

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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, today announced its endorsement of Lauren Baer (D) for U.S. Congress. An out and proud member of the LGBTQ community, Baer is running to replace Rep. Brian Mast (R) to represent the people of Florida’s 18th Congressional District. [Read more…] about Human Rights Campaign Announces Endorsement of Lauren Baer for U.S. Congress (FL-18)

Cortes Congratulates Nuñez on Lt. Governor Nod

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State Representative Bob Cortes today released the following statement:

“Ron DeSantis has made an outstanding choice for his running mate in Rep. Jeanette Nunez, and I congratulate her. She brings outstanding experience and a strong work ethic to the GOP ticket that will serve the State of Florida very well. [Read more…] about Cortes Congratulates Nuñez on Lt. Governor Nod

Floridians Are Ready to Make History & Vote YES on Amendment 4 in November

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Following Florida’s Primary Election, voters from all walks of life pivot to the general election with renewed vigor and throw their energetic grassroots support behind passing Amendment 4 in November. As Floridians turn their attention to the General Election, the Second Chances Campaign will highlight real Floridians that will be impacted with the passage of Amendment 4. [Read more…] about Floridians Are Ready to Make History & Vote YES on Amendment 4 in November

Marsy’s Law for Florida Social Media Campaign Highlights Need for Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment

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Beginning tomorrow and on each day in September, Marsy’s Law for Florida will highlight on its social media platforms 30 different reasons why proposed constitutional Amendment 6, which embeds specific victims’ rights and protections in the state constitution, is necessary. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Social Media Campaign Highlights Need for Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment