A.G. Gancarski
On Monday night, Republican voters in Jacksonville heard Gov. Ron DeSantis robocalling for two allies on the ballot Tuesday.
Mayor Lenny Curry, who endorsed DeSantis ahead of his August primary victory, and Sheriff Mike Williams, who was on the LG shortlist, got the nod.
“Ron’s a good conservative. I’ve been about disrupting the status quo locally, and I think that’s what’s got to happen everywhere,” Curry said in August. “Ron’s going to disrupt the status quo in the state of Florida. I’m supporting him.”
Curry and various regional political allies (Sen. Rob Bradley, Rep. Travis Cummings, and Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams) endorsed DeSantis in that time frame, with Curry’s endorsement last.
The 50 second call, paid for by the Jacksonville on the Rise political committee, was red meat for the base.
The Governor highlighted his “great partners” offering “bold leadership addressing Jacksonville’s toughest challenges.”
“The Democrats are trying everything they can,” DeSantis said, “to stop Lenny and Mike from being successful.”
Ironically, there is no Democrat on the ballot in what is a functional GOP Mayoral primary.
Curry faces two Republicans, Jacksonville City Councilwoman Anna Brosche and former Atlantic Beach Commissioner Jimmy Hill.
As well, NPA candidate Omega Allen is on the ballot.
Curry needs 50 percent to foreclose a runoff, and if polling and turnout models are instructive, the Mayor should clear that threshold.
Sheriff Williams faces a challenge from Democrat Tony Cummings, and polls have shown big advantages here for the incumbent. With just two candidates, this one will be decided tonight also.
FloridaPolitics.com will be at the Hyatt Regency with results and reax from the Election Night parties.
2 comments
Frankie M.
March 19, 2019 at 12:33 pm
My brotha from anotha mutha.
Not sure what Ronnie was talking about tho. Dems like hazouri have been doing everything in their power to get Lenny elected. Hell they paved the way by not even running anybodt. I guess that doesn’t make for a good soundbite.
A New Voice
March 19, 2019 at 1:04 pm
A.G. Gancarski isn’t a very good journalist when his biased against Omega Allen is on display in every article. Highlighted every name on first use except her and always avoids her candidacy except one article last week. Glad he doesn’t cover Central Florida politics.
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