Tampabay.com
JUNE 22, 2008

Tampa Bay lawmakers staring at stiff challenges

Five lawmakers especially are being pressed by challengers -- four of them are Republicans. They are: Sen. Mike Fasano, Rep. Rob Schenck, Rep. Peter Nehr and Rep. Jim Frishe. Democratic Rep. Janet Long -- who Republicans this tried to entice to change parties -- is facing a possible fight, too.

State Democrats want to capitalize on the pro-Democratic Party momentum nationally, writes Times staff writer John Frank.

-- David DeCamp/Times staff writer

Join the discussion: Click to view comments, add yours

About the blog

Bay Buzz is your source for Tampa Bay politics news and discussion. Tampa Bay Times writers offer the latest in Tampa Bay politics and government news from Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Hernando County. Keep in mind: This is a public forum sponsored and maintained by the Tampa Bay Times. When you post comments here, what you say becomes public and could appear in the newspaper.

Have a story idea? E-mail Times editor Tom Scherberger: tscherberger@tampabay.com.

Advertisement

Enter your Florida address into the box below to find your Florida lawmaker!

Site powered by the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald politics teams.

Registration FAQ

Read our Frequently Asked Questions on how to register to comment on the site.