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A.G. GancarskiMay 28, 2018

Before Memorial Day, Florida Politics caught up with Jacksonville’s Audrey Gibson, as the incoming Senate Democratic Leader negotiates a restive caucus and a primary challenge from City Councilman Reggie Brown. Thus far, 2018 has been interesting in ways that could not have been forecast less than a year ago, before Gibson replaced scandal-plagued Jeff Clemens. And the intrigue […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2018

Headlining Thursday’s stop of the “Rick’s Recession” tour, Jacksonville state Sen. Audrey Gibson blasted both Gov. Rick Scott and his economic policies over the past seven years. Hosted by the left-leaning activist group “For Our Future,” the statewide tour is to highlight that 36 of Florida’s 67 counties remain at pre-2008 recession job levels, and — specific to […]

Drew WilsonMay 16, 2018

Incoming Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson weighed in on the Democratic Primary in Senate District 38 Wednesday, announcing she would back incumbent Sen. Daphne Campbell in her race against insurgent challenger Jason Pizzo. “Today I formally endorse the campaign of Sen. Daphne Campbell in her re-election bid for the state Senate. As a vocal and […]

Phil AmmannMay 15, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Alexa Chappell is no longer staff director for the House Democratic Leader’s office. Off: Bo Pittman is no longer program manager for the House Property Management Division. Off: Whitney Langston is no longer an attorney for the House Health […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 14, 2018

Duval Democrats are noted for their internal wars, and an excellent current example of such is the House District 13 Democratic donnybrook between Rep. Tracie Davis and Roshanda Jackson, a former district secretary for state Rep. Kim Daniels. The Davis/Jackson contest is one of two major primary votes awaiting some Jacksonville voters, the other being Davis’ political ally, Sen. Audrey […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 14, 2018

Jacksonville political watchers are beginning to wonder about the strategy of Reggie Brown. In August, the City Councilman opted to primary Democratic Senate Minority Leader Designate Audrey Gibson, but Brown has not yet actually raised any funds. Through April, Gibson was far in the lead fundraising wise with more than $132,000 banked, with Brown far behind, closing the month with […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 3, 2018

Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown is challenging Senate Democratic Leader-Designate Audrey Gibson in the 2018 primary. Despite his run for higher office, Brown has not yet made moves to resign from the City Council. And he has no plans to as of this writing. Qualifying for state offices is in mid-June. Per statute, the written […]

Drew WilsonApril 25, 2018

Incoming Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson is holding a fundraiser Wednesday to support her re-election to Jacksonville-based Senate District 6. The event will be held at Intuition Ale Works, 929 East Bay Street, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Those looking to attend can send a note to Melissa Langley at [email protected] or call 904-358-2757. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 22, 2018

Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown filed weeks ago to run in the Democratic primary versus Senate Democratic Leader-designate Audrey Gibson. Yet he’s living a double life of sorts, as he remains on the Council. If Brown were running for a federal office, Friday would have been “resign to run” day. But as it is, he’s both an active […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Miami Democratic Rep. Nick Duran will hold a fundraiser for his re-election campaign to House District 112 on Sunday. The event will be held at Berries in the Grove in Miami, 2884 SW 27th Ave., and will run from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Those interested in attending the event can RSVP by sending an […]

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Audrey Gibson addresses Senate Democratic Caucus intrigue

Audrey Gibson messages against ‘Rick’s recession’

Audrey Gibson backs Daphne Campbell over Jason Pizzo in SD 38

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Tracie Davis stocks away cash for primary clash with Kim Daniels’ former aide

Audrey Gibson stretches cash lead over primary challenger Reggie Brown

Reggie Brown dodges resign-to-run question at Jacksonville City Hall presser

Audrey Gibson raising coin April 25 at Intuition Ale Works

Jacksonville City Councilman’s ‘community fest’ raises questions, as he is running for Senate

Nick Duran holding fundraiser in Miami on Sunday