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Money was spent this month in Pinellas Sheriff’s race, but nothing came in

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The three candidates for Pinellas County Sheriff have one thing in common: None of them took in any contributions during June. All three have turned in their June reports a bit early. Treasurers’ reports aren’t officially due until Friday. Incumbent Bob Gualtieri is far ahead when it comes to fundraising. Although he took in no money in June, he’s raised a total of $119,005. This month, Gualtieri spent $13,154.38. The bulk of that — $9,754.98 — went to the Pinellas…

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Horse race begins for Pinellas Sheriff, property appraiser

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Voters will have a choice of candidates for Pinellas County Sheriff and property appraiser on Nov. 8 with three candidates running for each of the seats. Other candidates for Pinellas’ constitutional offices drew no opponents. Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark and Clerk of Court Ken Burke, both Republicans, were re-elected without opposition. First-time candidate Charles W. Thomas, also a Republican, will be Pinellas’ new tax collector. He will replace Republican Diane Nelson, who is retiring. In the sheriff’s race, incumbent Republican…

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Bob Gualtieri, James McLynas qualify for Pinellas sheriff’s race

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Incumbent Bob Gualtieri and challenger James McLynas have both qualified in the race for Pinellas County Sheriff. Still not qualified is Josh Black, who has announced he will run. Black has until noon Friday to qualify. Gualtieri, a Republican, is running for his second four-year term as Pinellas sheriff. McLynas, who has no party affiliation, has accused Gualtieri of running a corrupt department. Thus far, his campaign does not appear to be gathering much support, at least financially. At the…

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Bob Gualtieri kicks off re-election campaign with fundraiser Jan. 28

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Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is launching his re-election campaign with fundraiser later this month. Gualtieri, 54, filed to run for a second four-year term in November. The kickoff event begins 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Hilton Carillon, 950 Lake Carillon Drive in St. Petersburg. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times last year, Gualtieri said his main priority for the next term is to make sure Pinellas County’s crime rates continues to fall. As part of his platform, he’s proposing a single…

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