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A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2016

In the pivotal month of April, HD 11 Republicans Donnie Horner and Barry Holloway failed to close the money gap between them and Sheri Treadwell. Horner, who lost the money lead to Treadwell in March, was not able to regain it in April. $9,150 of new money brought Horner’s total raised to $113,300 after April. Interesting donors in […]

Drew WilsonApril 25, 2016

Republican House District 11 candidate Tom Taylor picked up endorsements from six of the seven members of Jacksonville Beach Council, his campaign announced Monday. Taylor is a former member of the council who served from 2008 through 2014 and is running in a crowded GOP primary for the HD 11 seat currently held by term-limited […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 14, 2016

In a month of momentum for HD 11 GOP hopeful Sheri Treadwell, a key endorsement was conferred Thursday by Jacksonville City Councilman Sam Newby. Newby, a former chairman of the Republican Party of Duval County and chairman and co-founder of the Florida Assembly of Black Republicans, endorsed Carlos Lopez-Cantera for Senate already this election cycle. Newby, a social […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2016

A quiet month for Donnie Horner ($2,625), coupled with a strong one for Sheri Treadwell ($16,400), puts her ahead for the first time in the House District 11 money race. Treadwell’s $104,820 raised as of the March numbers puts her just $670 over Horner in total money raised, though her cash on hand advantage exceeds Horner’s by about $12,000 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

In what was a quiet month in fundraising for Donnie Horner, one March donor stands out: Susie Wiles, the Florida Co-Chairwoman of the Trump campaign. Wiles gave $500 of the $2,625 Horner scored in March, a number that brings his total raised to $104,150. Horner has over $80,000 on hand; Sheri Treadwell, as of her February numbers, has […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 29, 2016

At the start of the year, I made 12 predictions for 2016 in Jacksonville politics. A fourth of the way through, revisiting them is useful. Some I got right. Some I got wrong. Some are still in progress. Predictions 1 and 2 revolved around the Human Rights Ordinance expansion, which was the issue du jour. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2016

The race for House District 11 got a little more crowded this week, with a seventh Republican filing to take over for term-limited GOP Rep. Janet Adkins. David Bunk of Fernandina Beach put in his paperwork Monday and now faces fellow Republicans Cord Byrd, Jack Daniels, Barry Holloway, Donnie Horner, Tom Taylor and Sheri Treadwell […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

The big news in the HD 11 race in Duval and Nassau Counties: a candidate in the 6 person GOP field, Donnie Horner, has finally crossed the $100,000 barrier. Horner has raised $101,525 in his campaign. “I am honored by the continued support from so many in our community who have stepped up to help […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2016

Last week, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry got a lot of support from locals, who were in Tallahassee addressing the pension crisis. He appreciated it. “It is with sincere appreciation that I extend my gratitude for your participation in yesterday’s Chamber trip to Tallahassee. Your presence not only sent a message to legislators that Jacksonville is united […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 11, 2016

The money race in HD 11 between Sheri Treadwell and Donnie Horner tightened further in January. As Horner’s momentum stalls, Treadwell’s surges. She’s close to catching Horner, who has about $76,000 cash on hand. Her $13,795 January brought her total up to $77,720, versus $8,554 spent. With a $10,000 personal loan, there is functional cash parity between […]

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HD 11 Republicans Donnie Horner, Barry Holloway underwhelm in April fundraising

HD 11 hopeful Tom Taylor gets nod from seven Jax Beach Council members

Sam Newby endorses Sheri Treadwell in HD 11

Sheri Treadwell takes money lead in HD 11 GOP scrum

Susie Wiles highlights HD 11 Republican Donnie Horner’s March donor list

A.G. Gancarski: So far, so good on 2016 predictions

HD 11 contest gets crowded, as 7th Republican enters race

In HD 11 race, Donnie Horner crosses the $100K threshold

Lenny Curry: “Your presence sent a message to legislators that Jacksonville is united”

Sheri Treadwell closes HD 11 fundraising gap in January