Races to Watch: Proxy DeSantis v. Trump Battle Rages Through Tom Leek, David Shoar in SD 7

Races to Watch: Proxy DeSantis v. Trump Battle Rages Through Tom Leek, David Shoar in SD 7

Liv Caputo
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August 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida's primary day drags on, so does the hotly anticipated Republican race between Trump-endorsed David Shoar and DeSantis-backed Tom Leek for the newly vacant Senate District 7 seat, located in the Sunshine State's northeast quadrant. In other words, a proxy DeSantis v. Trump battle is raging south of Jacksonville. While polls for state […]
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Patronis Releases Video Endorsing Leek One Day Before Pivotal State Senate Race

Patronis Releases Video Endorsing Leek One Day Before Pivotal State Senate Race

Jackson Bakich
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August 20, 2024
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has endorsed State Representative Tom Leek (R-FL) for State Senate. In a video, CFO Patronis supported his “good friend” that he believes Floridians in State Senate District 7 should trust. Hey Friends! Please vote for our good friend @TomLeekforFL for Florida State Senate Tomorrow! #flapol pic.twitter.com/liC5aYIsjV — Jimmy […]
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'Your Balls Are Little BB Balls': Dem Donor John Morgan Challenges GOP Candidate Tom Leek to Debate

'Your Balls Are Little BB Balls': Dem Donor John Morgan Challenges GOP Candidate Tom Leek to Debate

Liv Caputo
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August 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Personal injury lawyer and major Democratic donor John Morgan has challenged Republican Rep. Tom Leek to a debate over a 2022 insurance bill Leek sponsored, which Morgan argues increased rates and worsened the homeowner crisis. Furthermore (and perhaps more devastating), Morgan believes Leek has "Little BB balls." "I don't care who you vote for. […]
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Trump v DeSantis?: Trump Endorses David Shoar Against DeSantis-Backed Tom Leek in SD 7

Trump v DeSantis?: Trump Endorses David Shoar Against DeSantis-Backed Tom Leek in SD 7

Liv Caputo
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August 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—David Shoar, a St. Johns Sheriff and Republican hopeful for Florida's newly vacant SD 7 seat, scored former President Donald Trump's endorsement in the heated primary Sunday afternoon, a surprising move once again placing Trump at odds with Governor Ron DeSantis—who endorsed current Rep. Tom Leek for the post. "David Shoar is a tremendous […]
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