Phil Ammann
Republican Donnie Horner announced raising $44,450 in the first 27 days as a candidate in the crowded House District 11 race.
Horner is seeking the seat to be vacated by term-limited Rep. Janet Adkins, which covers all of Nassau as well as part of eastern Duval County.
In a statement from his campaign on Tuesday, Horner highlighted the list of prominent supporters, including former Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, former Gate Petroleum President Herb Peyton, businessman Peter Rummell and the members of the Frisch Family.
This big first-month push puts Horner, a Navy veteran and small businessman, in the fundraising lead with more cash on hand than all other District 11 candidates combined. So far, Horner faces fellow Republicans Cord Byrd, Jack Daniels, Barry Holloway, Tom Taylor and Sheri Treadwell in the mostly Republican–leaning district. Previously, it was Treadwell, a Duval County elections staff member, with the lead in early fundraising, raising $19,100 since announcing her bid March 9.
“I am humbled by the outpouring of support from our community,” Horner said. “If I am entrusted with the honor of serving our Northeast Florida community, I will be a strong advocate of for conservative principles that will continue to make Florida the best place live, work and raise a family.”
The son of a retired Army officer, Horner graduated from the United States Naval Academy, serving as an officer on the USS Bonhomme Richard. He has logged over 200 days at sea, and also took part in RIMPAC 2008, the world’s largest maritime warfare exercise.
Horner, who studied at Jacksonville University and earned a Master’s in Business Administration, helped developed the business plan for what lead to MainOcean Port Services, a ship service company servicing four southeastern states.
