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Staff ReportsMarch 22, 2018

Volusia County Commission Vice Chair Deborah Denys is endorsing former Green Beret Michael Waltz for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. In a statement Thursday, Denys lauded Waltz’s “service in keeping America safe over multiple combat tours [as] a testament to his commitment to our values and freedom.” “Like me,” Denys added, “he believes that bringing the commercial space industry to […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 7, 2018

St. Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns scored a significant endorsement Wednesday, from St. Johns Sheriff David Shoar, in the crowded GOP primary in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District. Shoar cited Johns’ “track record of supporting our public safety officers. He has done so on the St. Johns County Commission and will do so in Washington.” Shoar pivoted from […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 28, 2018

Mike Waltz, one of a group of Republicans vying to replace outgoing Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, rolled out two endorsements from law enforcement veterans Wednesday. “As a fellow veteran, I know Michael Waltz shares my commitment to conservative values and will do what it takes to keep us safe,” said Jacksonville […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2018

Does Ron DeSantis have a problem with honesty? One could argue that (at a minimum) the North Florida congressman and newly minted gubernatorial candidate is struggling with the truth on the campaign trail. Among those who might agree is Fred Costello, the former Ormond Beach mayor and Republican state Representative. Costello — who is again seeking […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 2, 2018

Former Ambassador Nancy Soderberg represents one of the brightest hopes in Florida to flip a Republican seat Democratic. For the second straight quarter, her campaign in Florida’s 6th Congressional District shows real momentum with donors, as she prepares to face the eventual Republican nominee. Per a Tuesday night news release from Soderberg’s campaign, the candidate raised $207,949 […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2018

Another serious contender entered the Republican race to succeed Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. This week, St. Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns became the fourth candidate in the field. Johns, an engineering consultant by trade, holds dual degrees in Applied Physics from Jacksonville University and Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. “Our country is […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 26, 2018

In a speech to the Flagler County Tea Party this week, former state Rep. Fred Costello explained why he stayed in the 2016 race against incumbent U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. Costello, running now as he did then for the Republican nomination in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, was one of two candidates who didn’t back out […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 24, 2018

The nascent race to replace Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District took an unexpected turn Wednesday, when likely Democratic nominee Nancy Soderberg charged that one of her Republican opponents blamed her for the 9/11 attacks. In a fundraising email entitled “Dick Cheney‘s adviser is blaming me for 9/11,” Soderberg seemed to be targeting comments made by Mike […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 11, 2018

On Wednesday, the congressional campaign of state Rep. Fred Costello was dinged with an amended Federal Elections Commission complaint. Costello maintains the complaint is “without merit” and should be thrown out. Costello, an Ormond Beach Republican, is vying to replace U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in the district that runs from St. Johns to Volusia Counties. The original […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 2, 2018

State Rep. Fred Costello is joining what appears to be an increasingly crowded field in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Costello finished a distant second to incumbent Ron DeSantis in the 2016 primary, with 24 percent of the vote; however, with DeSantis essentially running for Governor at this point, Costello will join a field that includes businessman John Ward. Other […]

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Volusia commissioner backs Michael Waltz for Congress

St. Johns County Sheriff backs Jimmy Johns for Congress

Congressional candidate Mike Waltz rolls out Jacksonville, Daytona Beach lawman endorsements

Ron DeSantis’ less-than-spectacular first week on the trail

Nancy Soderberg, John Ward dominate fundraising in race to replace Ron DeSantis

Jimmy Johns enters crowded GOP race to succeed Ron DeSantis

Fred Costello defends staying in 2016 race against Ron DeSantis

Nancy Soderberg charges opponent with blaming her for 9/11 attacks

Elections complaint against Fred Costello amended; campaign says it’s ‘fraudulent’

Fred Costello launching congressional campaign