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Clean sweep: All 5 of VoteWater endorsed candidates won in Tuesday’s primary

August 21, 2026

Last week we reported that VoteWater’s endorsed candidates had done well in the Aug. 18 primary election, with four winning their respective races. Make that five: Late last week Martin County officials confirmed that VoteWater-endorsed Campbell Rich, running for re-election…

(Near) clean sweep for VoteWater endorsed candidates!

August 19, 2026

Four of five candidates endorsed by VoteWater in Florida’s primary election won their races Tuesday, with the fifth headed to an automatic recount. Winners are: Amanda Cochran, Lee County Commissioner District 5: Cochran bested incumbent (and Gov. DeSantis-appointee) Trish Petrosky,…

VoteWater endorsement: Amanda Cochran, Lee County County Commissioner, District 5

August 12, 2026

VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Amanda Cochran for Lee County Commissioner, District 5. “Growth in Lee County is outpacing infrastructure and threatens wetlands, waterways and the natural beauty so many residents cherish,” said VoteWater Executive Director…

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