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A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

State Sens. Aaron Bean, Rob Bradley, and Audrey Gibson don’t have to worry about opposition this election cycle. Yet all three of them had notable campaign finance activity ahead of the June 24 qualifying date. Interesting spends in some cases. Strategic donations in others. And one $500 expenditure to a school of dance. **** Sen. Bean, a Fernandina Beach […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

The San Jose Country Club hosted the Southside Business Men’s Club debate between House District 16 Republicans Jason Fischer and Dick Kravitz Wednesday. Fischer and Kravitz have, combined, more money than candidates in any other Northeast Florida House race, with over $300,000 between the two Republicans. Fischer has more on hand and a PAC to boot. Beyond that, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

Sheri Treadwell, the money leader in the House District 11 primary that encompasses Jacksonville’s beach communities and Nassau County, scored an endorsement from HD 16 Rep. Jay Fant Wednesday. “Sheri Treadwell’s conservative credentials make her the leader we need in the Florida House,” said Fant, a Republican representing Jacksonville’s Westside. “District 11 voters can count on her […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

Former Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford, a Republican in Florida’s 4th Congressional District race, rolled out key endorsements Wednesday. “I am proud to release this list of elected officials supporting my message of reforming Washington. Americans are sick and tired of a federal government that does not respond to their needs,” Rutherford said. The endorsers: Tax […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

When Jacksonville City Councilman Aaron Bowman endorsed the re-election bid of 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey Tuesday, he cited Corey’s commitment to Veterans Court. “Veterans Treatment Court is designed to help veterans who have been honorably discharged, but who are charged with nonviolent felonies or misdemeanors, oftentimes stemming from substance abuse or mental health issues,” said the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

On the same morning a UNF poll showed Melissa Nelson leading Angela Corey by 10 points, the Corey campaign did two things. First was a barrage of tweets spotlighting bad calls UNF’s polls had made in the past, including in Rick Scott‘s re-election, Lenny Curry and Mike Williams‘ races in 2015, and Amendment 2 in 2014. The second thing they did was push a […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

A University of North Florida poll released Wednesday of likely Republican voters in the 4th Congressional District primary shows John Rutherford with a double-digit lead. Rutherford leads the race with 27 percent, setting the pace for the field. Behind him: Hans Tanzler in second place with 13 percent, and state Rep. Lake Ray in third place with 9 percent. Beyond those three, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

Despite primaries being closed to Republicans only in the 4th Circuit State Attorney and Public Defender race, the incumbents find themselves in trouble, according to a poll of 747 likely voters released Wednesday morning by the Public Opinion Research Lab of the University of North Florida. Ironically, they may face more trouble because of the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

On Tuesday, Jacksonville Ethics head Carla Miller and General Counsel Jason Gabriel weighed in on the recent ad Angela Corey filmed at the State Attorney’s office. The short version: it is permissible for incumbents to film political ads in the taxpayer-funded buildings that house their offices, as long as challengers receive a similar unfettered consideration. Tuesday, Miller wrote […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2016

One of the most undercovered, yet indispensable, parts of the fiscal year in Jacksonville: The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee, which is a misnomer, as one never actually sees the Mayor in the room. If the posted schedule is correct, that committee wraps Wednesday, with a “clean up” session slated for next Tuesday afternoon to resolve any issues left […]

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Without opposition, Northeast Florida senators raise and spend in June

Jason Fischer, Dick Kravitz clash at HD 16 debate

Jay Fant endorses Sheri Treadwell in HD 11 race

Congressional candidate John Rutherford rolls out key Jax endorsements

Matt Shirk blasts Angela Corey on Veterans Court advocacy claims

In response to recent polls, Angela Corey pushes a month-old survey showing her ahead

UNF poll: John Rutherford holds double digit lead in CD 4 race

Angela Corey, Matt Shirk in trouble in GOP primaries, new poll says

Jax General Counsel OKs political ads filmed in public buildings

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