More House races take shape for 2014

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Nine more incumbents and four potential legislative newcomers have filed paperwork during the past two weeks to run for House seats in 2014, according to the state Division of Elections website.

The incumbents are Rep. Elizabeth Porter in District 10; Rep. Mia Jones in District 14; Rep. Larry Metz in District 32; Rep. Jimmie Smith in District 34; Rep. Bruce Antone in District 46; Rep. Ben Albritton in District 56; Rep. James Grant in District 64; Rep. Barbara Watson in District 107; and Rep. Erik Fresen in District 114.

Non-incumbents filing paperwork were Lynn Haven Republican Melissa Hagan in District 6; Wesley Chapel Republican Christopher Scott Erwin in District 38; Tampa Democrat Tatiana Denson in District 61; and Tampa Republican Casey James Parente in District 62. Filing the paperwork, at least in part, allows candidates to raise money.

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