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A.G. GancarskiAugust 15, 2018

The Democratic primary campaign in Florida’s 5th Congressional District continues between incumbent U.S. Rep. Al Lawson and challenger Alvin Brown. With a recent poll showing Brown 22 points down, and endorsements from everyone from over three dozen members of the Congressional Black Caucus to the Florida Times-Union going Lawson’s way, Brown opted on Wednesday to re-up a debate […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 14, 2018

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson continues to demonstrate momentum as early voting continues in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 5th Congressional District, with two key endorsements conferred upon him Tuesday. The Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed Lawson, calling him a “strong supporter of women’s health and … a dedicated advocate for Planned Parenthood health centers and the people they serve.” […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 14, 2018

For nearly three decades, the city of Jacksonville has been split between two congressional districts. One of them, what is now the 4th Congressional District, was represented for years by reliable and, by today’s standard, moderate Republicans: Tillie Fowler and Ander Crenshaw. The other district, currently the 5th Congressional District, was Democrat Corrine Brown‘s sinecure. The maps on […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 13, 2018

If the election in Florida’s 5th Congressional District were held today, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson would cruise to victory, according to a St. Pete Polls survey of the race released Monday. A survey of 445 likely Democratic primary voters shows Lawson with 50 percent of the vote, with opponent Alvin Brown at 28 percent. The balance of voters […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2018

We’ve hit the stretch of the primary season; where the money is being spent, not raised. Where ads are cut, and voters engaged. And where candidates know if they are still in the game. No one comes out and says “well, it looks over.” But losing candidates seem different. We saw it with Adam Putnam, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2018

On Tuesday, the majority of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus endorsed Rep. Al Lawson ahead of the Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District against former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. “I am honored to have the endorsement of so many of my colleagues in the CBC,” Lawson said. “They understand, as I do, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2018

Just hours after U.S. Rep. Al Lawson and former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown threw elbows in a meeting with the Florida Times-Union editorial board, the two Democrats made their respective cases at a Jacksonville AME political forum. The two have jousted throughout the campaign, exchanging jabs on everything from Lawson’s positions on Stand Your Ground and ICE, […]

Staff ReportsAugust 3, 2018

For political watchers, August offers an embarrassment of riches in this market. A number of competitive and contested primaries, including one open Democratic primary and a citywide race for tax collector. Not to mention the state races, including one competitive primary for governor and one that appears to be all but decided. For those keeping […]

Scott PowersAugust 3, 2018

The Associated Industries of Florida has thrown its backing behind Republican state Rep. Mike Miller‘s bid for Congress in Florida’s 7th Congressional District and former state Rep. Fred Costello‘s bid in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Miller’s endorsement may come as a bit of a sting to his Aug. 28 Republican primary opponent Scott Sturgill, who […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and current U.S. Rep. Al Lawson were jointly interviewed by the Tallahassee Democrat Thursday. There were some highlights, both in terms of policy distinctions and personal attacks, in what was the most substantive interview either candidate has conducted during this campaign. The session heated up with discussion of gun rights — a […]

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Debate on: Al Lawson and Alvin Brown agree to ‘electronic town hall’ on Jacksonville radio

New endorsements signal Al Lawson momentum in re-election bid

Voter registrations numbers show that it’s still a tale of two congressional districts in NE Fla.

Al Lawson leads Alvin Brown by 22 points, according to new poll

Jacksonville Bold for 8.10.18 — Contenders, pretenders

37 Congressional Black Caucus members endorse Al Lawson’s reelection, as Alvin Brown reels

Alvin Brown, Al Lawson deliver tepid performances in Jax AME forum

Jacksonville Bold for 8.3.18 — Home stretch

Associated Industries endorses Fred Costello, Mike Miller in open-seat congressional races

Gloves off: Alvin Brown, Al Lawson bash each other in heated interview