Wengay Newton eyes general election with HD 70 campaign kickoff Tuesday

With a decisive primary win behind him, Democrat Wengay Newton is now looking toward the general election for House District 70 starting with a celebration in downtown St. Petersburg. Newton’s campaign kickoff event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The LURE, 661 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. Contributions are encouraged, and there will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres available. “We have a Republican opponent,” says the invite, “and need your help to keep this…