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Peter SchorschJuly 14, 2015

The tumultuous, ultra-insider-y race to be speaker of the Florida House during the 2021-22 legislative sessions took another interesting turn Tuesday as Rep. Brad Drake confirmed to Florida Politics that he has withdrawn his pledge to support to Rep. Eric Eisnaugle. In de-pledging to Eisnaugle, once the unanimous choice of his classmates in the House to […]

Ryan RayApril 12, 2015

Fresh off easy general election victories in special elections to fill vacancies left in the wake of former Sen. John Thrasher‘s move from the Legislature to the helm of Florida State University, three newly minted legislators representing the northeastern corner of Florida received their committee assignments this week. Sen. Travis Hutson of Elkton, who replaced Thrasher in Senate […]

Phil AmmannApril 9, 2015

On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced six appointments to a variety of state regulatory boards, including the replacement for Cyndi Stevenson as St. Johns County commissioner. Merritt Island Library District Board Scott began by announcing one appointment and two reappointments to the Merritt Island Library District Board. Barbara Giel, 63, of Merritt Island, is an assistant […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

As early voting ends in the Northeast Florida special legislative election for House District 17, candidate Cyndi Stevenson added to her fundraising advantage, according to the state Division of Elections website. Stevenson, a St. Johns County Republican, is seeking to replace Republican Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart from Ponte Vedra Beach. The special election is Tuesday. […]

Ryan RayMarch 28, 2015

The long tail of John Thrasher‘s decision to leave the state Senate to assume the presidency of Florida State University will come to an end on April 7, when special elections to fill the legislative vacancies left in his wake are held. Early voting in three statehouse special elections began this weekend and ends Saturday, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

Republican Cyndi Stevenson held a three-point margin to defeat Mike Davis in the special GOP primary for House District 17. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Stevenson won with 42 percent and 5,173 votes of the 12,422 ballots cast. Davis, despite an overall campaign cash lead, took 39 percent with 4,706 votes. John R. “Jack” Capra received 19 percent, or 2,379 votes. Stevenson, […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2015

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Though the special elections to fill the vacancies left by John Thrasher‘s exit from the Florida Senate are a lower-key affair than the usual hullabaloo surrounding big general elections, there will still be a handful of election watch parties to attend throughout the First Coast. State Senate District 6 candidate and former state Rep. Travis Hutson‘s […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2015

Though the special elections to fill the vacancies left by John Thrasher‘s exit from the Florida Senate are a lower-key affair than the usual hullabaloo surrounding big general elections, there will still be a handful of election watch parties to attend throughout the First Coast. State Senate District 6 candidate and former state Rep. Travis Hutson‘s […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 21, 2015

State Rep. Doc Renuart has some big shoes to fill in Tallahassee, says the Florida Times-Union. Renuart, who vacated House District 17, has his own large loafers to fill, running for John Thrasher’s Senate District 6 seat. Impressing the Times-Union Editorial Board was longtime St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson, who provided questionnaire answers that […]

Ryan RayJanuary 12, 2015

Amid recent press about State House candidate Mike Davis’ fundraising advantage over Republican primary opponent Cyndi Stevenson, Stevenson’s polling firm American Public Dialogue has released internal survey data on her behalf and an insistent message that she remains the favorite in the race. According to APD President John Libby, Stevenson holds a distinct advantage being an incumbent St. […]

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As dean of Anne’s College since 2018, Damon Andrew has led the college to new heights, including the creation of new academic programs, faculty lines and funding opportunities. (Colin Hackley)

The race to be House Speaker in 2020-21 takes another interesting turn as Brad Drake de-pledges from Eric Eisnaugle

New NE Florida lawmakers receive committee assignments

Rick Scott announces 6 appointments, including new St. John’s County commissioner

Cyndi Stevenson widens cash lead in HD 17 contest

Early voting in NE Florida special elections has begun

Cyndi Stevenson defeats Mike Davis by three points to win HD 17 GOP primary

A rundown of where today's candidates will be on Election Night

A rundown of where today’s candidates will be on Election Night

Florida Times-Union endorses Cyndi Stevenson for HD 17

In HD 17 special election, Cyndi Stevenson fires back