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A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2018

In Florida’s 5th Congressional District, the Democratic primary is continuing to heat up. Hours before a Friday evening co-appearance in Jacksonville of incumbent U.S. Rep. Al Lawson and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Lawson’s primary opponent — former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown — issued a statement decrying algae blooms in the St. Johns River, and linking Lawson to […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2018

Ahead of a Friday visit from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to endorse Congressman Al Lawson in the Democratic Primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold endorsed another former mayor, Alvin Brown, for the seat. Brown, mounting a challenge to Lawson, sees this as a key endorsement. In a short video, Godbold said he’ll be […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, facing a competitive Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District against former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, is bringing in some star power in support on Friday. Said star power: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who despite being embattled with prospective leadership challenges from younger members of the Democratic caucus, nonetheless serves a key purpose as […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2018

Congressman Al Lawson, a Tallahassee Democrat representing Florida’s 5th Congressional District, scored on Thursday four key endorsements ahead of his August primary clash with former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. Two of them were local to Jacksonville: the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 360 and the Jacksonville Brotherhood of Firefighters, both meaningful given that each […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 3, 2018

Congressman Al Lawson, who faces a competitive Democratic primary from former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown in his bid for re-election in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, intends to compete for votes in Brown’s backyard. The latest example: Lawson opening up a campaign headquarters Tuesday evening in Duval. The HQ opening kicks off at 4:30 p.m., at 1689 Dunn […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 28, 2018

As the campaign heats up in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, Congressman Al Lawson, facing a primary challenge from former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, will have reinforcements on the ground in Duval County. Primary among them: Darren Mason, who is a former Duval Democrats vice-chair, former assistant to Jacksonville City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan and a current at-large council candidate. Lawson, whose […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 21, 2018

The Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, a scrum between the Tallahassee incumbent Al Lawson and former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, looks to be a test of whether Duval Democrats can take back the district against Lawson, a genial career politician with friends on both sides of the aisle. The battle has been one of dueling […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 13, 2018

In an unprecedented move, the Florida AFL-CIO waded into the Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, endorsing challenger Alvin Brown over incumbent Rep. Al Lawson. Per an official statement, the endorsement came down to Brown’s record. “Our members and their families in Jacksonville saw Mayor Brown’s commitment to the fundamental economic issues we care about,” said Mike […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 29, 2018

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson was in Jacksonville Tuesday for a town hall, as he looks to repel a challenge in the Democratic primary from another moderate who hasn’t been afraid to blur party lines in former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. The question this campaign for Lawson: can he parlay incumbency and a primary opponent who […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 28, 2018

Earlier in May, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson insisted his fundraising for re-election in Florida’s 5th Congressional District was on track. This despite reasons for skepticism, related to sluggish fundraising and a high burn rate. As of the end of March, the first-term Tallahassee Democrat’s campaign had just under $160,000 on hand — roughly half of the […]

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Alvin Brown decries algae blooms, says Al Lawson is a Big Sugar pawn

Jake Godbold endorses Alvin Brown in CD 5

Al Lawson, Nancy Pelosi slate Friday campaign stop in Jacksonville

Al Lawson rolls out four more re-election endorsements, including two Jacksonville locals

Al Lawson to open Jacksonville campaign HQ Tuesday

Jacksonville City Council candidate to shore up Al Lawson’s Duval campaign

East versus West dynamic still evident in Alvin Brown, Al Lawson race

AFL-CIO ‘playing politics’ with Alvin Brown endorsement, claims Al Lawson camp

In Jacksonville, Al Lawson tries to score wins on Alvin Brown’s turf

Tallahassee supporters hosting fundraiser for Al Lawson on Thursday