Tag: 2018 Election

On Tuesday, when America goes back to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, the political pundits of the country will circle a few places and focus on them as particularly interesting. These are the battleground states, of which Florida is one. Within these battleground states are the specific counties that, for whatever reason, weigh particularly heavily into the decision.

Prohibits drilling for the exploration or extraction of oil and natural gas beneath all state-owned waters between the mean high water line and the state’s outermost territorial boundaries. Adds use of vaporgenerating electronic devices to current prohibition of tobacco smoking in enclosed indoor workplaces with exceptions; permits more restrictive local vapor ordinances.

Three groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to force the state to give Floridians an extra week to register to vote because of Hurricane Michael.

Senator George LeMieux endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough County Commission, District 7.

Chris Ingram welcomed Hillsborough County Commissioner candidates Todd Marks and Aakash Patel to his show on Monday morning to discuss Hillsborough County, their platforms, and their own backgrounds in an effort to help voters make a more well-informed decision on August 26.

In another crucial endorsement, Ardian Zika’s campaign for Florida House of Representatives, District 37 has announced that Zika has received an endorsement from Florida Right To Live PAC.

In this critical election year for Florida, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer is expecting a heavy workload. The county is currently preparing to fulfill Vote By Mail ballot requests, where more than 190,000 county residents will be receiving a ballot they can fill out in their own homes.

The Florida Gulf Coast chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors announced on Thursday that they are endorsing Ardian Zika for State Representative in District 37.

Billionaire Jeff Greene is jumping into Florida's crowded Democratic primary for governor less than three months before the election.