Show Us Your Election Bling

Creative campaign swag is catching eyes where ever you look on the political landscape (locally or nationally) this election season. Show us yours!

Democrats, Republicans, local races to national races: as election day grows near, supporters of all leanings are literally wearing their ideology on their sleeve in the most creative ways. From buttons to funny hats, how do you show support for your candidate? We want to see your election bling! Click the "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button that accompanies this story to share yours with everyone. Got pics of your political buttons, from 2012 or from elections past? Have photos of your yard signs, bumper stickers or posters supporting your favorite candidate? Show them off here! Full disclosure: We've posted this story on all 23 of our Patch sites across the Tampa Bay area because we want to see all our neighbors and communities …

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What's Tampa Bay Saying?

The Paul Ryan VP Pick: What Does it Mean in Florida?

Mitt Romney's selection for a Vice-Presidential pick could have an impact in November in Florida's races beyond the White House.

After NBC News first reported the selection Friday night, Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan was formally introduced to the nation as Mitt Romney's running mate on the GOP ticket Saturday morning during an event in front of the U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk, Va. In a recent Patch survey of influential Florida Republicans, those polled agreed that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio would energize Florida voters the most. Rubio touted the selection in a released statement. "Throughout his life, Mitt Romney has made great decisions, and choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate is a truly inspired choice," the statement said. "Paul Ryan is a courageous reformer who understands our nation’s challenges, has proposed bold policy solutions to solve them, and has shown …

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Allison S. Newlon, Candidate Pasco County Property Appraiser

Newlon has a B.A. Specializing in Management and Marketing from St. Leo.

Name : Ms. Allison S. Newlon Age : 41 Place of residence : San Antonio, FL Attended college : Yes College : Saint Leo Degree : B.A. Specializing in Management and Marketing Year of graduation : 1992 Job titles held : Real Estate Broker, Customer Service Representative,Buyer & Inventory Manager, Sales & Inventory Control Employers : Owner of Platinum Properties of Pasco, LLC., USAA Insurance, What A World!, Inc., Optional Art Fine Jewelry Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Local office Running for position: Pasco County Property Appraiser Chamber/district: Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : None Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : N/A Address P.O. Box 1013 San Antonio FL 33576 Name : Allison Newlon Website : http://www.…

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Dr. Dave Weldon, Candidate for U.S. Senate

Weldon lives in Indialantic, Florida.

Name : Dr. Dave Weldon Age : 58 Place of residence : Indialantic, FL Attended college : Yes College : SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY Degree : MD Year of graduation : 1978 University : SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Area of research : Doctor of Medicine (MD), Year of graduation : 1978 Has served in the military: Yes Rank : Major Date when discharged from duty : 04 July 1992 Job titles held : Internist, Congressman Employers : Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Federal office Running for position: U.S. Senate Chamber/district: Florida Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : Member of Congress Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : n/a Address PO Box 361845 Melbourne FL …

Dr. Paula S. O'Neil, Candidate Pasco County Clerk of Circuit Court

O'Neil's website is www.PaulaForPascoClerk.com

Name : Dr. Paula S. O'Neil Ph.D. Age : 55 Place of residence : Bayonet Point Attended college : Yes College : Missouri State, National-Louis U., Walden U. Degree : B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Year of graduation : 1976, 1993, 2010 University : National-Louis University Degree : Masters of Science Year of graduation : 1993 University : Walden University Area of research : Applied Management and Decision Sciences Year of graduation : 2010 Job titles held : Pasco Clerk & Comptroller; Chief Deputy Clerk; Strategic Planner; Admin. Services. Manager Employers : Pasco County Clerk; Pasco County BCC; Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission; PHCC; Saint Leo U. Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Pasco County…

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