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A.G. GancarskiJune 24, 2016

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Republicans Tom Taylor and Darren Gardner, former candidates in House Districts 11 and 13, opted not to run for different reasons. Taylor felt, after reflection, his energy was better spent in Jacksonville Beach. “I have heard from hundreds of people of their concerns that Jacksonville Beach was at a point where some serious decisions needed to be made. Do […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 12, 2016

April has come and gone, and as with every month since January, HD 13 incumbent Reggie Fullwood has yet to report fundraising for his re-election. The Jacksonville Democrat doesn’t officially have a primary challenger yet, though as the Florida Times-Union‘s Tia Mitchell points out, there is speculation about who that primary challenger might be already. Fullwood is dealing […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2016

While much speculation has revolved around the possibility of House District 13 incumbent Reggie Fullwood facing a Democratic challenger in the August primary, the GOP side seems to be where the action is. David Lee Robertson filed to run in HD 13 Monday, joining event promoter Darren Gardner in the Republican race in the predominately Democratic district. We […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 5, 2016

Jacksonville event promoter Darren Gardner has filed as a Republican in House District 13, where the incumbent is embattled Reggie Fullwood. His website bio contains a statement that is unusual, in the world of Jacksonville politicos, for its candor: “Being a Jacksonville Nightlife, Daylife & Fine Dining Promoter is my dream job! I get paid to party!” […]

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Tom Taylor, Darren Gardner out of NE Florida State House races

For fourth straight month, HD 13 incumbent Reggie Fullwood doesn’t fundraise

Second Republican files in HD 13 race

Event promoter files as Republican candidate in HD 13