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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 10, 2018

State Sen. Aaron Bean, whose district encompasses Nassau and part of Duval County, crossed the $200,000 cash on hand threshold as of his latest finance report. Bean brought in $2,525 to his campaign account and $6,666 to that of his Florida Conservative Alliance political committee between Aug. 24 – 31. He has just over $100,000 in his campaign […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2018

In the hottest primary race of all of the Jacksonville area state House battles, lawyer/lobbyist Wyman Duggan won Tuesday over yacht broker Mark Zeigler and Joseph Hogan (son of Elections Supervisor Mike Hogan), in the GOP primary to succeed Rep. Jay Fant in House District 15. Duggan, supported by the Jacksonville establishment (including multiple ads featuring […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley got the nod from a large contingency of her colleagues in the Florida Legislature Monday, adding another 32 backers just days after she announced three dozen endorsements from local elected officials from all corners of the Sunshine State. Grimsley, a Sebring Republican, has been a member of the state Legislature […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

GOP Attorney General hopeful Ashley Moody, a retired judge from Hillsborough County backed by most of the Florida Republican establishment, rolled out three meaningful Jacksonville area endorsements Thursday. Florida State Sens. Aaron Bean and Travis Hutson and former Mayor John Delaney were the names rolled out; they join Sheriff Mike Williams (and his friend, Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels) in backing Moody. All three […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2018

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State Sen. Aaron Bean and state Rep. Cord Byrd both face primary challenges, a measure of the pitched nature of Nassau County politics. However, it appears they will have unmatchable resources in those ballot-box battles. Bean, after raising $6,950 over the two weeks ending July 20, has roughly $98,000 in his campaign account. His committee account has another […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2018

The latest campaign finance numbers in Northeast Florida races for state offices reinforced familiar narratives. Here’s the state of the races as of the July 13 filings. _____ In Senate District 4, incumbent Republican Aaron Bean continues to dominate the competition. He has $77,000 in his political committee (with a $20,000 two week period ahead of […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

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 2, 2018

In Northeast Florida’s Senate District 4, incumbent Aaron Bean continued to hold a commanding lead over three opponents as of June 22, the most recent reportage date for state candidates. The first three weeks of June, however, saw slow fundraising for Bean, who raised nothing for his political committee (Florida Conservative Alliance) and $4,500 in […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 22, 2018

In Senate District 4, the electoral landscape is becoming much more interesting for incumbent state Sen. Aaron Bean. The Fernandina Beach Republican faces both a primary challenge and (should he prevail) two emerging general election opponents. All three candidates qualified as of Friday morning, In the GOP primary, Bean takes on a familiar rival: Carlos Slay, a […]

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After latest fundraising report, Aaron Bean has $200K on hand for re-election bid

Wyman Duggan, Kim Daniels, Aaron Bean, Cord Byrd win Jacksonville primaries

Denise Grimsley scores 32 endorsements from current and former lawmakers

Ashley Moody’s Jacksonville area endorsements reveal local splits in AG race

Aaron Bean, Cord Byrd build cash leads over primary challengers

Familiar stories continue in Northeast Florida campaign finance reports

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

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

Aaron Bean holds big cash lead in contested Senate re-election bid

Aaron Bean to face Carlos Slay in GOP primary, then two candidates in general election