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A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2016

With Northeast Florida focused on the approach of Hurricane Matthew last week, fundraising for state-level races and political committees slowed throughout the Jacksonville region. **** In House District 11, which includes the hard-hit areas of Jacksonville Beach and Nassau County, Republican Cord Byrd raised $2,000 from two PACs: the Florida Conservative Alliance and the Beer Distributors Committee. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 5, 2016

A new flyer from Republican Dick Kravitz offers House District 16 voters a laundry list of his “accomplishments.” Among them, the former Jacksonville City Councilman and state representative claims he received an “A+” rating from the National Rifle Association. One problem; it’s a bald-faced lie. “Dick Kravitz DOES NOT have an ‘A+’ rating from NRA,” writes […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 15, 2016

Former Jacksonville City Councilman and State Rep. Dick Kravitz raised $3,850 in his latest fundraising report for his House District 16 campaign for the GOP nomination. Notable: Kravitz’s draw was mostly PAC money between June 25 and July 8. The South Florida Greyhound Association and the Florida Greyhound Association bet on Kravitz, ponying up $1,000 each. […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 23, 2016

JAXBIZ announced Monday two new Jacksonville area endorsements in state House races: Donnie Horner in House District 11 and Jason Fischer in House District 16. “These candidates, along with the group we previously endorsed, will present strong leadership opportunities for Northeast Florida in the Legislature in the coming years,” JAXBIZ Chair Denise Wallace said. “Our entire slate […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

Some of Jacksonville’s most influential Republicans will appear at a fundraiser next week to support Jason Fischer in his bid for Duval County House District 16. The afternoon reception begins Monday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Epping Forest Yacht Club, 1830 Epping Forest Drive in Jacksonville. With nearly 40 hosts listed, the event will […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

Republican candidate Jason Fischer added over $11,700 in contributions from January 1-31, and has now raised more than $65,000 in two months since filing for the Florida House District 16 race. Donations to the jacksonville native came from a variety of notable Jacksonville sources, including executive Tom Petway and the firm of former House Speaker Dean […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 7, 2015

Republican candidate Jason Fischer raised a total of $53,865 in just the first month since filing for the Florida House District 16 race. The Jacksonville native and member of the Duval County School Board seeks to replace term-limited state Rep. Charles McBurney. District 16 covers Mandarin, Baymeadows and most of southeast Duval County. “Jason’s message of […]

Phil AmmannDecember 2, 2014

Duval County School Board Member Jason Fischer is looking to take his brand of conservative values and education reforms to Tallahassee. The Jacksonville native and former CSX executive filed paperwork this week for a 2016 run as a Republican for House District 16, currently held by state Rep. Charles McBurney, who is serving his final […]

Tag: House District 16

Fundraising slowed in NE Florida as Hurricane Matthew approached

Dick Kravitz lies (again) about NRA rating, as HD 16 race gets nastier

PAC money boosts Dick Kravitz’s bankroll in HD 16 race

JAXBIZ endorses Donnie Horner, Jason Fischer in state House races

Jason Fischer draws high-profile Duval Republicans for HD 16 fundraiser June 29

HD 16 hopeful Jason Fischer adds nearly $12K in campaign cash for January

HD 16 hopeful Jason Fischer raises nearly $54K in first month of campaign

Duval County School Board Member Jason Fischer files to run for House District 16 seat