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Ben Griffin Announces Run for House District 49

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The lifelong Orlando resident plans to focus on limited government and a stronger education system

Ben Griffin today announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives in District 49. Griffin, a Republican, is running on a platform of limited government, stronger education, and Christian values. The seat is currently held by Carlos Guillermo Smith, a Democrat.

“Our area needs a strong and steady leader that reflects our values in Tallahassee,” said Griffin. “As a lifelong resident of this district, I’m very familiar with both our challenges and our opportunities, and I will work hard every day to represent the best interests of the hardworking taxpayers who call District 49 home.”

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ICYMI: Florida Retail Federation PAC Endorses Marc Vann for Florida House District 10

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In case you missed it, the Florida Retail Federation PAC has endorsed Marc Vann for Florida House District 10. Read the press release below.

Vann is a lifelong Lake City resident and the co-owner of Vann Carpet One. He is running on a conservative platform of growing the North Central Florida jobs base, reducing the size of government, and increasing local control of education. He and his wife, Sheree, have four children and eight grandchildren.
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Overdorf Endorsed By John Carvelli

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The Port St. Lucie Councilman says Overdorf is the right leader for House District 83

The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsement of Port St. Lucie Councilman John Carvelli. Overdorf, a Republican, is running for the District 83 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Gayle Harrell, who faces term limits this year.

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Troy McDonald Endorses Toby Overdorf

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Today, the Toby Overdorf Campaign announced the endorsement of Stuart City Commissioner Troy McDonald. Overdorf, a Republican, is running for the District 83 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Gayle Harrell, who faces term limits this year. McDonald’s endorsement comes on the heels of last week’s announcement that Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan is backing Overdorf. 

“There’s no question that Toby Overdorf is the right choice for District 83,” said McDonald. “He is a strong leader and has the conservative vision and values we need to keep Florida strong. I look forward to working with him.” 
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Mayor Billy Bain Endorses Diaz

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The Miami Springs mayor is the latest Miami-Dade official to throw his support behind Diaz’s candidacy for the Florida Senate

The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced the endorsement of Miami Springs Mayor Billy Bain. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate. Bain joins a growing list of Miami-Dade elected officials, including seven other mayors, who have endorsed Diaz in recent weeks.

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Mayor Spencer Deno IV Endorses Diaz

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Today, the Manny Diaz Campaign announced the endorsement of Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate. Deno was elected Mayor of Virginia Gardens in 2003 and is the latest Miami-Dade mayor to join the growing list of elected officials endorsing Diaz.

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Rene Garcia Endorses Diaz

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Today, the Manny Diaz Campaign announced the endorsement of Senator Rene Garcia, who currently holds the District 36 seat in the Florida Senate that Diaz is seeking. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012. Garcia joins a number of other key Miami-Dade leaders in backing Diaz’s candidacy. 
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Connie Mack Endorses Gregory

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Today, the Tommy Gregory Campaign announced the endorsement of former U.S. Senator Connie Mack, who represented Florida for two terms. Gregory continues to consolidate the support of area Republican leaders in his run for the District 73 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Joe Gruters, who is running for the Florida Senate.

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Citing Longtime Work on Women’s Issues, Bob Doyel Touts Endorsement from the National Organization for Women (NOW)

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Today, Democratic candidate for Florida Senate District 22, Bob Doyel, announced an endorsement from the National Organization for Women (NOW) while citicing his long time work to end violence against women.

Bob Doyel has been a vocal activist for the testing of more than 13,400 untested rape kits in Florida. Today, the democratic challenger took to his campaign’s facebook account to share with supporters that he has received the endorsement from the Florida Chapter of the National Organization for Women.

“I am proud and honored to have the support of the National Organization for Women as I work to make women’s equality a priority in the Florida Senate,” Doyel wrote. “I’ve been fighting to shine a light on the issue of violence against women for many years, and have worked hard to give a voice to women in the judicial process. That work will continue in the Florida Senate.”

Doyel’s work was recently highlighted in his local newspaper, “The Ledger,” after 47 year old Stephen Berouty was convicted earlier this month for a rape that happened back in 2003.

“This is a public safety issue,” Doyel told The Ledger. “Testing these kits could identify a serial rapist that we need to get off the streets.”  

Bob Doyel is a retired circuit court judge, law professor, and vietnam veteran who has lived in Polk county for more than three decades. Doyel is running in one Florida Democrats’ most competitive State Senate Districts and is hoping to unseat incumbent Kelli Stargel of Lakeland.  

Mayor Francis Suarez Endorses Diaz

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Suarez is the latest Miami-Dade mayor to join the long and growing list
of elected officials supporting Manny Diaz’s bid for Senate District 36

The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced the endorsement of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate. Suarez is the latest Miami-Dade mayor to join a growing list of local officials backing Diaz.

“Manny Diaz is a compassionate leader who will be very effective in the Florida Senate,” said Suarez. “In the Florida House, he has demonstrated strong commitment to the communities he represents, and I am confident he will serve Senate District 36 with the same determination and responsiveness. I look forward to working with him.”

Suarez was elected Mayor last year with 86 percent of the vote. Prior to that, he had served on the Miami City Commission since 2009. He is Vice-Chair of the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization and is the former President of the Miami-Dade County League of Cities.

“I’m honored to have Mayor Suarez’s support,” said Diaz. “He is an outstanding leader and public servant, and I’m grateful to have him join the other local leaders from across Miami-Dade who have joined our team. I look forward to continuing a strong partnership with them as we serve the best interests of our communities together.”

In addition to Suarez, Diaz has also been endorsed by several other Miami-Dade mayors, including Mayor Carlos Hernandez of Hialeah; Mayor JC Bermudez of Doral; Mayor Yioset De La Cruz of Hialeah Gardens; Mayor Manny Cid of Miami Lakes; and Mayor Roberto Martell of Medley.

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