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A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2016

The money race through July 22 in Northeast Florida State House races is starting to reveal clear resource gaps in some races and tighter contests in others. As candidates are starting to deploy their resources in earnest, an increasingly important metric is cash on hand. **** House District 11: Sheri Treadwell still leads Donnie Horner […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2016

Incumbent State Attorney Angela Corey may be 26 points down in a recent poll, but she’s still fundraising like she’s ahead. Corey largely closed the hard money gap with challenger Melissa Nelson in the most recent reporting period, though Corey’s PAC is still far behind Nelson’s in terms of resources. The $24,750 in contributions raised during the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 30, 2016

Republican John Rutherford, a candidate for Florida’s 4th Congressional District, is retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. But public safety still courses through his veins. A very recent example of this happened Saturday afternoon, when a cataclysmic semi crash on Interstate 95 near Max Leggett Parkway blocked three lanes. But the real story was the condition of those […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 30, 2016

In an indication of the battleground nature of Northeast Florida in the presidential race, GOP nominee Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine will be in the area this week — both in Volusia County a day apart from each other. Trump will be in Daytona at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Jacksonville at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 30, 2016

The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports Rep. Ron DeSantis has moved to Flagler County, thus blunting criticism from primary opponents that he did not live in the recently reconfigured Congressional District 6. DeSantis, who had previously lived in Ponte Vedra in northeastern St. Johns County, saw the parameters of his district change this year, cutting out the northern part […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

The two leading candidates in the GOP race in Congressional District 4, Hans Tanzler and John Rutherford, both donated money to Charlie Crist when Crist was a Republican. At the time, that wasn’t a political liability. Years later, however, donations to Crist have become more controversial, and Republicans of a certain age are compelled to answer for them. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

In the most recent reporting period from July 9 to July 22, the “Yes for Jacksonville” political committee raised and spent over $250,000, as the marketing campaign ahead of the Aug. 30 County Referendum 1 kicks into high gear. The money raised includes a blend of big-dollar donations, some from outside of Duval County, and […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

On Friday, Rep. Ron DeSantis announced he had been endorsed by the National Rifle Association in his re-election bid in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “I’m proud to be recognized as a strong defender of the rights of law-abiding citizens and appreciate the support of the NRA for my campaign,” said DeSantis. “I will continue to stand with Florida’s […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

With just over a month until the Aug. 30 primary and amidst much speculation about what it might contain, Congressional District 4 Republican candidate Hans Tanzler has finally released his financial disclosure. Among the salient points, the 18 pages of Tanzler’s financial disclosure reveal he has a healthy retirement plan from his stint as general counsel, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

Julia Fletcher, a Navy intelligence veteran who withdrew her candidacy in Florida’s 4th Congressional District in June, endorsed John Rutherford Friday. “John Rutherford is a street-hardened realist with a record that demonstrates care for every citizen,” said Fletcher. “John’s honest, pragmatic, and altruistic service to our community and his willingness to examine the issues and to listen closely […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

A look at Northeast Florida State House campaign finance

Angela Corey shows fundraising strength, but Melissa Nelson still ahead

John Rutherford helps with rescue in I-95 semi crash

Donald Trump, Tim Kaine plan Northeast Florida visits this week

In response to new district map, Ron DeSantis moves to Flagler County

Hans Tanzler, John Rutherford ops spar over Charlie Crist contributions

Diverse donor mix for political committee selling Jacksonville pension tax

Ron DeSantis scores NRA endorsement in re-election bid

Congressional candidate Hans Tanzler finally releases his financial disclosure

Former CD 4 candidate Julia Fletcher endorses John Rutherford