Staff Reports
The Florida Professional Firefighters union is endorsing Republican James St. George in the race for House District 19.
“We commend you on your willingness to run for and serve in public office, and because of that, the Florida Professional Firefighters wish to endorse and support your campaign for election to the Florida House of Representatives, District 19,” reads a letter penned by FPF President and CEO Wayne “Bernie” Bernoska.
“… We believe that you will honorably serve the citizens of Florida, and the interests of the men and women employed in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services, who have made the protection of life and property their life’s work. We wish you every success and look forward to working with you in the future.”
FPF’s endorsement came in a week after St. George’s campaign announced it secured a nod from the Florida Police Benevolent Association, the state’s largest police union.
St. George is one of five candidates running for the Northeast Florida seat currently held by House Speaker Paul Renner, who is term-limited this year. He faces Darryl Boyer, Sam Greco and Matthew Nellans in the Primary.
St. George, a physician, has fared best in fundraising thus far. Through March 31, he had collected $390,000 in all. While about $250,000 came from his own largesse, the $140,000 he has raised from donors bests the rest of the GOP field.
Greco did show fundraising chops in his first report, which listed $108,000 received — including $20,000 in candidate loans — between Feb. 22 and the end of the reporting period on March 31. He also recently picked up an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis.
Boyer is in a distant third place with about $70,000 raised, including $20,000 in candidate loans.
Democrat Thomas Morley is also running, though the Flagler- and St. Johns-based seat is reliably Republican. Four years ago, 58% of HD 19 voters went for Donald Trump at the top of the ticket.
5 comments
Insane
May 9, 2024 at 6:52 am
Another group that took money or endorse him. He tried to kill his family cat, held his ex wife at knife point, was arrested for abuse and has malpractice suits for multiple deaths. Thanks firemen!
James St George
May 11, 2024 at 3:43 pm
These were horrible lies told by my ex-wife 20 years ago in a divorce which also considered custody for our 5 year-old son. My former wife LOST CUSTODY AND ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS in part because of her numerous false accusations. I was a working full-time surgeon on trauma call late hours and she was a stay-at-home mom…connect those dots. This is all public court record.
During a prior campaign, she contacted opponents, repeated these lies and one opponent choose to use these lies during his campaign. Lies that you now repeat but people like you don’t care about the truth.
rick whitaker
May 11, 2024 at 4:20 pm
you are part of the bad gop in florida. i recommend that everyone vote for thomas morley. the bad air needs to be let out of florida, so a gop candidate, is not the answer. if you want to be elected, change parties.
vsAdfa
May 16, 2024 at 4:12 pm
Thank you to all my fellow firefighters for your dedication, bravery, and hard work. Your commitment to keeping our communities safe is truly inspiring. Stay safe out there!
https://www.fireshieldjax.com/
rick whitaker
May 16, 2024 at 7:38 pm
VSADFA, james st. george is a horrible person. he’s a dr. but he touts his nra membership. what a POS. thomas morley is by far the better candidate. don’t let st. george’s firefighter indorsement fool you into voting for a maga POS.