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Drew WilsonMay 31, 2016

Republican Chuck Clemons announced Tuesday that former House Speaker Allan Bense endorsed him in the race for House District 21. “Chuck Clemons has the right experience to be an effective and outstanding leader in the Florida House for North Central Florida,” Bense said in a statement. “A lifelong area resident, Chuck has a deep understanding […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 12, 2016

April wasn’t a huge fundraising month for District 5 Sen. Rob Bradley or his PAC, Working for Florida’s Families. New money totaling $2,150 pushed the Fleming Island Republican’s campaign account up to $468,756, with roughly $360,000 on hand as of the April filing. Bradley’s PAC did better on the fundraising side: $20,000 of new April money brought […]

Peter SchorschMay 11, 2016

Republican businesswoman Wenda Lewis remained the top fundraiser in House District 21 last month with $32,747 in contributions. Lewis’ April report marks the third $30,000-plus month in her campaign and after $24,798 in expenditures, the Lewis Oil CEO has $155,059 in the bank, including $100,000 in loans. “The campaign’s message of the importance of sending […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2016

After raising more than $33,000 in March, Republican candidate Wenda Lewis has built a six-figure lead over her next closest competitor in the House District 21 race. “We continue to surpass our fundraising goals for the campaign. Running against the establishment is never easy, but I am pleased with the support the campaign continues to […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2016

Two more candidates have filed for House District 21, setting up a four-way Republican Primary to replace Gainesville Rep. Keith Perry in the Alachua County seat. Pharmacist Tim Rogers filed for the seat as a Republican on March 14, followed by school teacher Marihelen Wheeler, a Democrat, on March 17. The pair join Republicans Chuck […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016

Republican House District 21 candidate Chuck Clemons put out a news release Friday touting his first-month fundraising haul of $36,000, though his exuberance may be short-lived. “I’m humbled by the generosity of my family, friends, and neighbors who encouraged me to offer myself as a candidate to serve north central Florida in the statehouse,” Clemons […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 12, 2016

If Gainesville Republican Rep. Keith Perry decides to run for state Senate, there’s one Republican, at least, chomping at the bit to take over his House District 21 seat. Newberry Republican Chuck Clemons announced his candidacy Thursday but said he would bow out of the race if Perry decides to seek his final term in […]

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Allan Bense endorses Republican Chuck Clemons for HD 21

Running unopposed, Rob Bradley spends big money in April

Wenda Lewis retains fundraising lead in April for HD 21, $155K on-hand

Republican Wenda Lewis builds 6-figure money lead in HD 21 race

2 more file in HD 21, setting up 4-way GOP primary

HD 21 hopeful Chuck Clemons boasts $36K first-month haul

If Keith Perry mounts Senate bid, Republican ready for HD 21 run