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Jacob OglesDecember 11, 2018

Brevard County Republican Executive Committee Chair Rick Lacey faces a growing uprising opposed to his re-election. Today, a list of high-ranking Republicans signed an open letter indicting his leadership over the last two years. Hitting inboxes two days before Lacey stands for a vote, the letter makes clear there is a divide among establishment and […]

Jacob OglesDecember 9, 2018

The leader of the Brevard County Republican Executive Committee faces criticism over his own harsh remarks about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign. Rick Lacey, chairman of the Brevard County REC, spoke at a recent Federated Republican Women meeting in Palm Bay and questioned the messaging strategy for the Republican’s statewide efforts. “I’ve got to be honest,” […]

Scott PowersJuly 11, 2016

State Rep. Rene Plasencia got a warning sign Saturday night that his bid to return for another term in the Florida House from District 50 may be in jeopardy when he lost decidedly to challenger George Collins in a straw poll at the Brevard County Republican Executive Committee. “I’ve been working Brevard very hard. Most […]

Tag: Brevard County Republican Executive Committee

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