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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 9, 2016

In the HD 11 GOP Primary, a big story: the slowing of the fundraising machine of Donnie Horner. $1,700 of new money pushes Horner to $91,500 raised, against $15,467 spent. Horner, a center right Republican in a hard right district, showed early momentum in the fundraising race. In recent months, however, Sheri Treadwell‘s momentum has surged in […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 28, 2016

For most of the State House races in Northeast Florida, the feeling-out period has ended. The real work is about to begin. In HD 11, 12, and 14, we will see narrative shifts, which will torpedo the plans of some pols. HD 11: A few months back, Donnie Horner was lapping the field in fundraising. Sheri Treadwell […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 12, 2016

December fundraising in HD 11 revealed Donnie Horner ahead of the pack, followed by Sheri Treadwell, and four Republicans lagging behind. Horner’s $5,400 December pushed total funds raised up to $89,800. The bulk of his contributions were from Jacksonville attorneys. Horner has spent just over $15,000, including $4,641 in December. $3,912 of that went to Data Targeting. […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 11, 2016

In the six-way brawl for the GOP nod in HD 11, every endorsement counts. And on Monday, Sheri Treadwell announced one. Former Florida Republican Women President Cynthia Henderson, in a statement, says Treadwell “will bring a strong conservative perspective to Tallahassee.” “Sheri Treadwell is hardworking, knowledgeable, and a thoroughly committed conservative woman,” said Henderson. “Her experience at […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 4, 2016

Bryceville Republican Barry Holloway had a slow December in terms of fundraising, according to his latest report. The HD 11 candidate raised just $125 in December. He spent $750 on a political ad. Holloway, a Nassau County Commissioner, has about $17,000 on hand, a number augmented by a personal loan of $10,000. The fundraising race thus […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 30, 2015

There’s no doubt 2015 was an amazing year in Jacksonville politics. A new mayor, 11 new members of City Council, and intrigue in Corrine Brown’s redistricting saga were among a few top-level highlights. While we have a reasonable sense of what happened in Jacksonville politics in 2015, the next question is what happens in 2016. Hence, a […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 11, 2015

The fundraising race in House District 11 is getting more interesting every month. Moderate Republican Donnie Horner, who started strong, raised less than $4,000 in November, bringing his total raised up to $84,400, leaving him with just under $73,000 cash on hand. Meanwhile, Sheri Treadwell, who has called herself the “most conservative candidate in this […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 7, 2015

Is the fundraising momentum of moderate Republican Donnie Horner slowing down in the House District 11 race to replace Janet Adkins? November’s numbers suggest so. Horner raised $3,925 in November, keyed by two max donations from Donna Bailey and Patricia Frisch. Other significant donors: Michael Munz, one of the early and key backers of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, as […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 25, 2015

In the HD 11 race, Jacksonville Beach Republican Donnie Horner can give thanks for a key endorsement rendered on Tuesday: that of former Senator Steve Wise, who had been chair of the Education Appropriations Committee. In the endorsement statement released by the Horner camp, Wise cites the “conservative principles” of Horner, as well as his “demonstrated commitment […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 19, 2015

The HD 11 race to succeed Janet Adkins involves five GOP candidates running hard right. And then there’s Donnie Horner. Horner, who switched to the Republican Party recently, is the most moderate candidate in the race. And a good example of that moderation will surface on Thursday night, when Horner addresses the Jacksonville Young Voters […]

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