Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair should have all the advantages in his race against Kevin Beckner for the countywide District 6 commission seat. ...more

October 19, 2008

Trailing his opponent in the latest campaign-contribution reports, Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair is looking to local developer heavyweights to pump up his re-election coffers at an Oct. 23 fundraiser. ...more

October 11, 2008

Trailing his opponent in the latest campaign contribution reports, Hillsborough County Commission Brian Blair is looking to local developer heavyweights to pump up his re-election coffers at an Oct. 23 fundraiser. ...more

October 10, 2008

Until his recent win in the Democratic primary, District 6 Hillsborough County Commission candidate Kevin Beckner had never run for office. Never felt compelled to. ...more

September 12, 2008

Republican incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioners Ken Hagan and Brian Blair ran away with their primary races, and newcomer Kevin Beckner prevailed over two other Democrats to face Blair in November. ...more

August 27, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is the list of our recommendations in tomorrow's primary election. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 25, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting continues through Aug. 23 for the Aug. 26 primary. As a service to voters, we will publish this highlights box on days that polls are open. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 22, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting continues through Aug. 23 for the Aug. 26 primary. As a service to voters, we will publish this highlights box on days that polls are open. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 21, 2008

The Apollo Beach Civic Association will host forum for Hillsborough County Commission District 6 candidates Kevin Beckner, Don Kruse, Denise Layne and Joe Redner at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Apollo Beach Recreation Center, 664 Golf and Sea Blvd. ...more

August 20, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting continues through Aug. 23 for the Aug. 26 primary. As a service to voters, we will publish this highlights box on days that polls are open. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 20, 2008