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Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

A second poll in the Senate District 6 special elections in as many days confirms a substantial lead for state Rep. Travis Hutson over his opponent, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart. StPetePolls.org conducted the poll of 504 likely Republican voters Jan. 12 on behalf of SaintPetersBlog. Hutson, who currently represents Florida House District 24, leads by 27 points, 48% […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 14, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson has a distinct edge with GOP primary voters in the special election for Senate District 6, according to a new survey of likely voters obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. Hutson is facing fellow Republican State Representative “Doc” Renuart in the race to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, who vacated the seat to become president […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2015

The debate between two Northeast Florida Republicans over who is “most conservative” flared up once again in the Senate District 6 special election. Last week, candidate “Doc” Renuart fired back at his chief GOP opponent in the Jan. 27 special primary saying Travis Hutson was much more than an employee of Hutson Companies, the Jacksonville land […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2015

The debate between two Northeast Florida Republicans over who is “most conservative” flared up once again in the Senate District 6 special election. Last week, candidate “Doc” Renuart fired back at his chief GOP opponent in the Jan. 27 special primary saying Travis Hutson was much more than an employee of Hutson Companies, the Jacksonville land […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2015

Political dominoes continue to tumble after John Thrasher’s departure from state Senate District 6, with two Republican House candidates hosting Tallahassee fundraisers this week in their respective special election bids. Attorney Paul Renner, who is running for House District 24, is holding a college basketball reception Tuesday, Jan. 6 as the Florida State Seminoles take […]

Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2014

With just a single word, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart went a step too far in the special election for St. Johns County Senate District 6. Republican State Rep. Travis Hutson, Renuart’s chief opponent in the special GOP primary set for Jan. 27, fired back over claims made in a campaign mailer arriving in district mailboxes […]

Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2014

With just a single word, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart went a step too far in the special election for St. Johns County Senate District 6. Republican State Rep. Travis Hutson, Renuart’s chief opponent in the special GOP primary set for Jan. 27, fired back over claims made in a campaign mailer arriving in district mailboxes […]

Peter SchorschDecember 4, 2014

For a moment there, it looked like it was time to pull the plug. It was time to call the priest and ask him to deliver the last rites. For a moment there, state Sen. Jack Latvala’s ambitions to be president of the Florida Senate in 2016-18 were in their death throes. This past November, […]

Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2014

Not only is state Rep. Doc Renuart the first candidate to qualify for a special election in Senate District 6, but he is also the first to release a campaign mail piece. With a focus on a career of service to improve life in Northeast Florida, Renuart’s mailer will hit mailboxes of Republican voters throughout […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

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Gabrielle Russon

Second SD 6 poll: Travis Hutson 48%, Doc Renuart 21%, Dennis McDonald 11%

Latest poll from SD 6 GOP primary: Travis Hutson 37%, Doc Renuart 19%

Doc Renuart doubles down, says Travis Hutson "absolutely" responsible for donations

Doc Renuart doubles down, says Travis Hutson “absolutely” responsible for donations

Paul Renner, Mike Davis each hosting Tallahassee fundraisers for special elections

Travis Hutson never personally donated to Dems; did give "Doc" Renuart $300 in 2007

Travis Hutson never personally donated to Dems; did give “Doc” Renuart $300 in 2007

Peter Schorsch: State Sen. Jack Latvala’s ambitions to become Senate president still have life

Direct mail round-up: Doc Renuart drops first flyer in SD 6 special election

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher's seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy