FL-15: Tuesday's primary is a referendum on Ross Spano
U.S. Rep. Ross Spano has been in Congress for one term only, and he’s already facing the political fight of his life.
Spano faces a credible challenge from Lakeland City Commissioner Scott Franklin in Florida’s 15th Congressional District.
Bogged by a massive 2018 campaign finance blunder, Spano has become a lightning rod, facing attacks from both the left and the right as he struggles through a contentious first reelection battle.
He’s bleeding support.
As of the end of July, Spano had just $244,000 on hand, but owed another $114,000, mostly on legal fees, leaving him with just $130,000 available heading into August. For an incumbent, that’s a paltry showing and is hard evidence Spano has struggled for relevance this cycle.
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