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The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of the Associated Industries of Florida Political Action Committee (AIFPAC). Blacklidge, a Republican, is running for the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Blacklidge Earns Associated Industries Endorsement
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) PAC. Blacklidge, a Republican, is seeking the District 69 seat in the Florida House. FRF joins numerous local leaders and organizations backing Blacklidge’s candidacy. [Read more…] about Florida Retail Federation PAC Endorses Blacklidge
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of State Representative Kathleen Peters. Blacklidge, a Republican, is running to succeed her in District 69 in the Florida House of Representatives, the seat Peters has held since 2012. [Read more…] about Kathleen Peters Endorses Blacklidge for 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
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The FOP strives to promote law and order in addition to fostering unity among law enforcement officers in the state of Florida. Blacklidge, a Republican, is running for the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Blacklidge Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/Save America’s Free Enterprise (SAFE) Trust Political Action Committee. Blacklidge, a Republican, is seeking the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Blacklidge was also recently endorsed by Associated Industries of Florida PAC (AIFPAC), another influential pro-business group. [Read more…] about Blacklidge Gets NFIB Endorsement
The Associated Industries of Florida Political Action Committee (AIFPAC) today announced its endorsement for Ray Blacklidge, running for the House of Representatives District 69 for the 2018 Election Cycle. [Read more…] about Blacklidge endorsed by Associated Industries PAC
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign announced today his victory in the Pinellas County Republican Party’s straw poll. Blacklidge, a Republican running for House District 69, bested his primary opponent, Jeremy Bailie, in the poll conducted on Sunday. [Read more…] about Blacklidge Wins Straw Poll
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of former State Representative Jim Frishe. Blacklidge, a Republican, is seeking the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
“Ray Blacklidge will be an outstanding member of the Florida House,” said Frishe. “His background in the private sector and his longstanding commitment to our community and his family make him very well suited for the job. I’m proud to support him, and I urge all District 69 voters to do the same.”
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The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced that he has qualified for the ballot by petition. The Florida Department of State has verified 1,158 petition signatures, one more than the required 1,157. Blacklidge, a Republican, is running for the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
“This is an important milestone for our campaign, and our momentum continues to grow,” said Blacklidge. “Qualifying by petition was an important goal for me because it allows us to invest campaign resources in getting our conservative message out rather than in paying a hefty qualifying fee. I’m very grateful to the friends and neighbors who signed petitions and worked hard to complete this effort, and I look forward to continuing to connect with District 69 voters.”
Blacklidge has an extensive background as an entrepreneur with a record of protecting consumers and fighting fraud. He currently works as an insurance executive and attorney in the management of a Florida-based insurance company.
House District 69 covers the south Pinellas beach communities from Redington Shores to Fort DeSoto, as well as portions of St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Kenneth City, and Pinellas Park. With 36 percent of the district’s voter registration, Republicans maintain a slight lead over the Democrats’ 35 percent. Independents and minor parties make up 29 percent of the district.
