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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, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 6, 2018

Alvin Brown, challenging U.S. Rep. Al Lawson in the Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, scored some key endorsements from The Florida Education Association and Duval Teachers United Monday. Interestingly, Brown spotlighted a different position on one key issue than Lawson in accepting the endorsements. “Unfortunately,” Brown said, “there’s a long-running trend toward giving for-profit […]

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 […]

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 […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 31, 2018

Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown continued his recent media blitz on Jacksonville outlets by taking calls on WJCT‘s First Coast Connect Tuesday morning. Brown, who had managed not to say anything newsworthy in two television appearances over the weekend, described himself as “the Democrat who’s going to stand up to Donald Trump” and “challenge the status quo” — […]

Staff ReportsJuly 27, 2018

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry stirred things up on Twitter this week, essentially declaring total war against his electoral competition. “Same s%#t different place. Elected office is loaded w/amateurs. Folks w/no ability to implement ideas. Many are full of empty rhetoric & a false sense of self. They survive on the bottom w cheap talk. We will retire some […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 23, 2018

The Democratic primary battle in Florida’s 5th Congressional District between U.S. Congressman Al Lawson and former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is heating up. And ICE is one reason why. Last week, Lawson found himself voting with Republicans (and against many Democrats) on a key issue: the future of the controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Lawson was just one of […]

Staff ReportsJuly 20, 2018

In this market, we periodically hear remarks about fundraising reports. Often, people seek publicity for candidates who do not have the slightest interest in raising money. It’s hard for media to garner interest in a candidate who has no clue on how to target (or even reach) a constituency. Others wonder why there are so […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2018

After two quarters, former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is behind incumbent U.S. Rep. Al Lawson in the money race in Florida’s 5th Congressional District. Brown announced Friday that he had raised over $165,000 in Q2, and had $144,360 cash-on-hand. Lawson, per his FEC report, kept pace with $136,514 raised — and more importantly, holds the COH edge […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 14, 2018

Friday the 13th was an unlucky day for former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. His Q2 fundraising was $165,000, a modest number compared to many Democratic campaigns, and a seeming letdown, given Brown’s active courtship of Jacksonville money. Brown, running for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, only had to walk a few blocks from his […]

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Luether Boelter was arrested overnight in Minnesota on charges of shooting two lawmakers. Image via AP.

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

Accepting teacher endorsements, Alvin Brown decries charter schools … but takes Gary Chartrand’s money

Jacksonville Bold for 8.3.18 — Home stretch

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

Historic controversies haunt Alvin Brown on Jacksonville radio hit

Jacksonville Bold for 7.27.18 — Same s**t, different place

ICE heats up primary fight between Al Lawson, Alvin Brown

Jacksonville Bold for 7.20.18 — Cash is king.

GOP money on both sides of CD 5 Dem primary between Al Lawson, Alvin Brown

Nancy Pelosi endorses Al Lawson’s re-election — in Alvin Brown’s hometown