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“Florida Senate: The Times Editorial Board recommendations”
“Three local seats in the state Senate are up for grabs.”
“[Lewis] has a command of what’s happening on the ground and what should happen at the 30,000-foot level,” the board said. “Her agenda and infectious energy could bring average residents into the decision-making process and help restore public faith in government.”
Read the opinion by the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board >>
October 8, 2020
“Democratic Senate candidates push for proactive environmental policy, rights of nature”
“Senate candidates hosting a virtual town hall stressed climate change disproportionately hurts women and communities of color. Coincidentally, the four women also said women may hold the answers to the crisis.”
“‘We need bold people in office, people who are unafraid,’ Lewis said.”
Read the story by Jacob Ogles on FloridaPolitics.com >>
September 30, 2020
“Do Florida Democrats Want to Win the State Senate This Year?”
“Party leaders’ reluctance to support promising challengers, and a penchant for punishing those who complain about that lack of support, provokes the question.”
”Florida Democrats only need to pick up three Senate seats to achieve at least a tie in that chamber, and thus reach a power-sharing arrangement with the GOP, which is especially important as the state takes up redistricting next year.”
Read the story by Joan Walsh in The Nation >>
September 17, 2020
“The Battle for Senate District 20 i
s On”
Please join me for a special online event September 18 as I officially kick-off my campaign for Florida State Senate District 20!
Join Democrat Kathy Lewis on Facebook Live for her campaign kick-off and fundraiser, “Songs for Kathy!” on Friday, September 18, at 7 p.m. ET.
Hear from Kathy Lewis—a candidate who truly listens the people in our community—and learn how she will fight for Florida families. Special guest speakers will include Florida Senator Annette Taddeo, Congressional Candidate Alan Cohn, many others soon to be announced.
Join the online discussion to find out how you can get involved to help turn Florida Senate District 20 blue.
Enjoy musical performances by Tampa’s own classic rock duo J2 and singer/songwriter Pete Kronowitt.
Please share with your friends on Facebook and let us know if you can join us!
“Florida Democrat: I can lift Biden and flip state Senate. Why won’t my party help?”
”Democrats, however, face a deep fundraising deficit in the race for Senate District 20”
Read the story by Kirby Wilson in the Tampa Bay Times >>
August 28, 2020
“Democrats Are Winning Their Fight for the States”
”Democrats lost nearly 1,000 state legislative seats while Obama was in office. Under Trump, they’ve won back almost half. Can they close the gap this November?
”[A]fter hearing [Kathy’s] story in 2018 about fighting with the state to get services for her daughter and hearing it again in 2020, people tell her, “Kathy, I didn’t understand last time, but now I see exactly what you were saying.”
Read the story by Joan Walsh in The Nation >>
August 25, 2020
Meet Kathy Lewis, a Democrat running for Senate District 20
”Public safety is our immediate priority.”