Voters weren't that eager for change in the state Legislature. Incumbents dominated the day based on early, unofficial returns. ...more

November 5, 2008

The race for state Senate District 11 pits a political novice, Democrat Fred Taylor of New Port Richey, against a legislative veteran, incumbent Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey. ...more

October 19, 2008

It's disappointing to see how little muscle Tampa Bay's legislative delegation has in Tallahassee. It's even more disheartening to hear incumbents say why that is. Most often, their answer is simply a shrug. ...more

October 11, 2008

A Vietnam veteran and businessman from New Port Richey handily won a clash between two political novices on Tuesday night for the chance to unseat one of the state's most powerful Republican lawmakers. ...more

August 27, 2008

Taylor Beats Skandera In Democratic Primary For State Senate Seat ...more

August 27, 2008

State Senate, District 11 State Democratic Party leaders have targeted state Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, in District 11, an oblong-shaped area stretching from north Pinellas County to the Citrus-Levy line. ...more

August 24, 2008

Here's who has qualified this week to run for elected office. Circuit court and school board offices are up for election during the August primaries, with runoffs, if necessary, during the general election. Names are as they appear at the state Division of Elections or county Supervisor of Elections. ...more

June 21, 2008

Two Democrats whose names are likely familiar to voters have plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite for the 5th Congressional District seat. ...more

January 15, 2008