A.G. Gancarski, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2018

As the latest Jacksonville booster slogan goes, “It’s easier here.” And that especially holds true for City Councilmen running for re-election without opposition, particularly if they have gone along with the money’s agenda for three years. Exhibit A: former Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Hazouri, a Democrat seeking a second term. Hazouri notably scrapped with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2018

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On Wednesday morning, two leading Florida Republicans urged the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the United States Supreme Court, before the midterm elections. Predictably, Republicans are urging a quick confirmation; Democrats are pushing for everything from a prolonged consideration of the nominee to somehow stopping the nomination altogether. Congressman Matt […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

As we reported this morning, Republican Terrance Freeman was selected by Gov. Rick Scott to represent Jacksonville City Council District 10. District 10 is just 19 percent Republican, which suggests that an appointment (in the wake of the suspension of the incumbent) would be the only way a GOP member would get seated. But Freeman, an agreeable […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

Though much attention has justifiably been paid this week to an “international scam” that saw a political action committee of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry bilked out of $120,000 (most of which since repaid by the campaign treasurer), the reality is that Curry continues to bank ahead of a re-election campaign against candidates who can’t fundraise. June […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, facing a competitive Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District against former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, is bringing in some star power in support on Friday. Said star power: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who despite being embattled with prospective leadership challenges from younger members of the Democratic caucus, nonetheless serves a key purpose as […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

The national anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List group has some unsolicited advice for Sen. Bill Nelson and a poll to back it up. Per a phone survey of 500 Florida voters, conducted by the Tarrance Group July 5th through 8th, the electorate wants Nelson to vote to confirm President Donald Trump‘s pick for the latest vacancy on the United […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott chose on Tuesday a Republican and a Democrat to replace indicted and suspended Jacksonville City Council members Katrina and Reggie Brown. The news was first reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record, The Republican: Terrance Freeman. He is connected, has deep Chamber ties and equally deep political ambition, reportedly replacing Reggie Brown in District 10. The Democrat: Ju’Coby Pittman. Liked on both sides […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

State Sen. Aaron Bean faces both a primary challenge and, if he wins, a general election battle in Senate District 4. However, the Fernandina Beach Republican has advantages his challengers don’t, such as key endorsements. The latest, via the Florida Medical Association PAC, a group of physicians, was rolled out Tuesday morning. Per media release from […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

More of the same in June in what is still a two-person race in Jacksonville City Council’s District 6. Rose Conry still holds the money lead over former WJCT CEO Michael Boylan, as two Republicans vie to succeed termed-out Matt Schellenberg. And cash on hand sees Conry with an almost 2-1 advantage. Conry raised $86,585 and has over […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

The Jacksonville City Council District 14 race, a Riverside/Avondale/Ortega seat, continued in June with active fundraising from the leading candidates. While Republican Randy DeFoor remains the cash leader, Democrat Sunny Gettinger gained ground again last month, setting the stage for what will be a costly race (at least by district Council standards), which likely won’t be decided until the […]

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Jacksonville City Councilors Tommy Hazouri, Danny Becton wow with June fundraising

Matt Gaetz, Blaise Ingoglia urge SCOTUS confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Jacksonville officials: Rick Scott’s City Council appointee poised to meet residency requirements

Huge haul: Lenny Curry rakes in $244K June money for re-election

Al Lawson, Nancy Pelosi slate Friday campaign stop in Jacksonville

Survey from pro-life group says Florida voters want Bill Nelson to vote to confirm Trump SCOTUS pick

Terrance Freeman, Ju’Coby Pittman are Rick Scott’s picks for Jacksonville City Council

Doctor’s orders: Florida Medical Association PAC backs Aaron Bean re-elect

Rose Conry stretches cash edge over Michael Boylan in Jacksonville City Council race

Jacksonville City Council money race tightens between Sunny Gettinger, Randy DeFoor