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Rebecca Negron qualifies for CD 18 ballot by petition

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RepublicanĀ Rebecca NegronĀ became the first candidate in the race for Florida’s 18th Congressional District to qualify to appear on the ballot via petition Wednesday, securing the 2,298 required verified signatures in the Treasure Coast seat. Negron, a Martin County School Board member, said the milestone was a testament to her campaign’s vigor and momentum. ā€œI am encouraged and honored that I am now qualified to appear on the ballot to represent Congressional District 18 for the upcoming Republican Primary on August…

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In CD 18 race, Jonathan Chane (mistakenly) casts first stone against Randy Perkins

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Political newcomer and multimillionaire businessman Randy Perkinsā€™ entrance into the campaign to succeed Rep. Patrick Murphy has shaken up the dynamics of that race since his November announcement. First, perceived Democratic front-runner Melissa McKinlay, ended her own bid for the 18th District within weeks of Perkins launching his, citing his ability to self-finance and her desire to continue serving full-time as a member of the Palm Beach County Commission. ThenĀ FloridaPolitics.comĀ broke the story that Perkins transferred a million dollars into his…

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Sandy Adams suspends campaign for Florida’s 6th Congressional District

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FormerĀ U.S. Rep.Ā Sandy AdamsĀ put out a quick news release Wednesday afternoon announcing she will suspend her congressional campaign inĀ Florida’s 6th Congressional District because of health issues. “I recently discovered a significant health issue that demands my focus and attention,ā€ Adams said in the release. “Over the next several weeks, I will be focusing on my health and will reassess my campaign to determine if I can give it a 100% commitment. I owe that to my family, and to the residents…

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9 Florida Republicans recognized as NRCC “Young Guns”

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Nine Florida Republicans are on the National Republican Congressional Committeeā€™s ā€œradar,ā€ which could lead to substantial campaign support. The NRCC put out a list of 32 congressional candidates Wednesday that are in the running for support through the groupā€™s ā€œYoung Gunsā€ program, which helps Republican candidates challenge incumbent Democrats or get the edge running for an open seat. Floridaā€™s nine candidates on the list topped all other states in the ā€œOn the Radarā€ round. ā€œThese 32 candidates all provide a…

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Maggie’s List hosting Vero Beach fundraiser Tuesday for Rebecca Negron, Sandy Adams

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Maggieā€™s List is hosting a significant fundraising event in Vero Beach Tuesday to support Rebecca Negron and Sandy Adams, the groupā€™s first endorsed congressional candidates of 2016. Negron is running for Floridaā€™s 18th Congressional District; Adams is seeking the 6th District seat. Maggieā€™s List is the national committee focusing on electing conservative women to federal office. Negron, the wife of state Sen. Joe Negron, is seeking the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, which covers Martin, St.…

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Local GOP leaders line up behind Rebecca Negron for Congress

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Rebecca Negron received the backing from a laundry list of local Republican leaders on Tuesday in her bid for Floridaā€™s 18th Congressional District. Negron, who is a member of the Martin County School Board and wife of state Sen. Joe Negron, is seeking the seat currently held by DemocraticĀ U.S. Rep.Ā Patrick Murphy covering Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties. Citing a wide range of issues, from the economy to education, Negronā€™s new endorsements came from Martin County REC Past Chair…

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Maggieā€™s List throws support behind Rebecca Negron in CD 18 race

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Rebecca Negron received a significant endorsement today when Maggieā€™s List announced its support for the Republican candidate in the crowded race for Floridaā€™s 18th Congressional District. Maggieā€™s List is a committee committed to electing conservative women to federal office. Negron, the wife of influential state Sen. Joe Negron, is seeking the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, which covers Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties. In its recommendation, the group cited Negronā€™s ā€œdeep roots and proven leadershipā€…

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