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Melissa RossMarch 2, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Bill Bishop‘s latest campaign salvo is working to emphasize the unitary nature of the March elections. “Republican? Democrat? Independent? Undecided? The March 24th Election for Mayor is a UNITARY ELECTION,” the e-blast reads, “which means you can vote for any candidate you believe would be the BEST MAYOR for Jacksonville regardless of […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 1, 2015

As is typical with Jacksonville straw polls this campaign season, the parking lot was full and the building brimmed with people at the WBOB “Stump” event, one that some people say is “Tea Party” and others say is simply conservative. I walked in from a cold, persistent rain and saw Sheriff’s Candidate Lonnie McDonald, and we greeted […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 1, 2015

As is typical with Jacksonville straw polls this campaign season, the parking lot was full and the building brimmed with people at the WBOB “Stump” event, one that some people say is “Tea Party” and others say is simply conservative. I walked in from a cold, persistent rain and saw Sheriff’s Candidate Lonnie McDonald, and we greeted […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 28, 2015

The Jacksonville election is less than four weeks away, and early voting starts in less than two. Most Jacksonville voters have been inundated with mailers and by radio and TV ads. But if you’re one of those Jacksonville voters without a mailbox or any electronic media capabilities, you might still lack information on how to […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 28, 2015

The Jacksonville election is less than four weeks away, and early voting starts in less than two. Most Jacksonville voters have been inundated with mailers and by radio and TV ads. But if you’re one of those Jacksonville voters without a mailbox or any electronic media capabilities, you might still lack information on how to […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2015

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Paul Renner came within two votes of winning an election last year for the seat that Jay Fant holds. And he is still one election away — a special election on April 7 — from formally being elected to the House. He very likely will win that election, so we have reached out to him and gotten answers […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2015

There are a lot of candidate forums in Jacksonville. But for sheer magnitude and importance, it’s hard to top the St. Paul AME Church forum. This is especially true for city wide candidates who hope to reach out to African American voters. Tonight, people tell me, was the liveliest yet. Hundreds of likely voters jammed […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2015

Message to Mayor Alvin Brown: When dealing with veterans, you always want to be prompt. There was grousing in the crowd of about two dozen veterans who showed up for an endorsement at the Maritime Heritage Center at the Jacksonville Landing when the mayor was a couple of minutes late. “Got to get out of here pretty damn quick,” rasped […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 25, 2015

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District 14 City Council Candidate Jason Tetlak is a nice guy and a principled guy. No one will disagree with that. He may be too nice and too principled for the Duval County Democratic Party, according to an email chain obtained by this reporter. The drama started on February 19, when Richard Shieldhouse emailed Party Chair Neil Henrichsen […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 25, 2015

Earlier Wednesday, we reported on the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC‘s slate of endorsements for the March Jacksonville Unitary Election. In doing so, we have uncovered differing recollections of a 2012 meeting between PAC Vice Chairman Jimmy Midyette and Mayor Alvin Brown‘s Chief of Staff Chris Hand. Midyette said at Tuesday’s press conference that “before the bill was introduced, […]

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Bill Bishop: Whatever party you’re part of, vote for me!

Bill Bishop and Lenny Curry discuss negative ads at WBOB "Stump" straw poll

Bill Bishop and Lenny Curry discuss negative ads at WBOB “Stump” straw poll

Corrine Brown's "quick picks" are out now for no-information Duval voters

Corrine Brown’s “quick picks” are out now for no-information Duval voters

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep.-to-be Paul Renner

Alvin Brown and Bill Bishop no show St. Paul AME forum

Alvin Brown gets endorsements from local veterans, touts first-term initiatives

Duval Dems disown District 14 City Council candidate for supporting Bill Bishop

Alvin Brown’s staff chief disputes LGBT leadership PAC version of 2012 meeting