August 25, 2014 - 6:00pm
Carl Domino Wins GOP Nomination to Challenge Patrick Murphy
August 25, 2014 - 6:00pm
Florida State Senators Keep Their Seats in Primaries
August 25, 2014 - 6:00pm
George Sheldon Knocks Off Perry Thurston in Democratic AG Primary
August 25, 2014 - 6:00pm
Joe Negron Cruises in Republican Primary
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 26, 2014 - 9:28pm
Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, routed challenger Brandon Cannon in the Republican primary on Tuesday.
With almost 35,500 votes counted, Negron had 85.4 percent while Cannon took 14.6 percent of the vote.
I really appreciate this communitys vote of confidence in the commitment we share for protecting our environment, supporting our seniors and safeguarding our constitutional rights," Negron said after his big win. I look forward to continuing our grassroots campaign in the general election.
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Geri Thompson Easily Beats Gary Siplin in Democratic Primary
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 26, 2014 - 9:23pm
Florida Sen. Geri Thompson, D-Orlando, beat Victoria Siplin to win a seat in the Senate back in 2012 and, on Tuesday, she bested former Sen. Gary Siplin, the husband of her old foe, in the Democratic primary.
With more than 23,400 votes cast, Thompson was well ahead, taking 64.1 percent while Siplin mustered 35.9 percent.
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North Florida Congressmen Easily Win in GOP Primaries
August 25, 2014 - 6:00pm
Carl Domino Wins GOP Nod to Challenge Patrick Murphy
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 26, 2014 - 9:04pm
After losses in state legislative primaries in 2010 and 2012, former state Rep. Carl Domino won the Republican primary to take on U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., in November.
With 75.5 percent of the vote in, Domino took 38 percent followed by former Connecticut state Rep. Alan Schlesinger with 24.7 percent. Nurse and conservative activist Beverly Hires took third with 14.1 percent followed by businessman Brian Lara with 12.6 percent. Former Tequesta Councilman Calvin Turnquest garnered 6.9 percent followed by businessman Nick Wukoson with 3.8 percent.
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Carlos Curbelo Wins Primary to Take on Joe Garcia; David Rivera Flops
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 26, 2014 - 8:57pm
With the support of former Gov. Jeb Bush and former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo won the Republican primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla., in November. Garcia ranks as one of the top Republican targets in the nation.
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Alcee Hastings Easily Beats the Field in CD 20
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 26, 2014 - 8:47pm
U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings easily bested two candidates in Tuesdays Democratic primary.
With 21.6 percent of the vote, Hastings was cruising with 78 percent of the vote. Jean Enright stood in distant second with 15.8 percent while former heavyweight boxing contender Jameel McCline was in single digits with 6.2 percent.
Hastings, who was first elected to Congress back in 1992, will be a heavy favorite in November in this strongly Democratic district. Jay Bonner has the Republican nomination while Luis Fernandez is running with no party affiliation.
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