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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 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 […]

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. GancarskiDecember 14, 2015

In a six-candidate House District 11 field to replace Janet Adkins perpetual GOP candidate Jack Daniels stands out in that he’s raised no money so far. In an email to FloridaPolitics.com, sent 1:34 a.m. Monday, Daniels says that’s his strategy. “I sincerely believe that I will make history by winning that seat without accepting any money. I […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonNovember 10, 2015

October campaign finance reports put Republican candidates Donnie Horner and Sheri Treadwell firmly ahead of the competition in the six-way primary battle for House District 11. Treadwell raised the most money last month, with $10,290 in contributions and only $50 in expenditures. Heading into November, the former Duval County Supervisor of Elections employee had just […]

Drew WilsonOctober 9, 2015

Neptune Beach Republican Cord Byrd put out a news release Thursday touting $13,140 in September contributions, but new finance reports show at least two other Republicans vying for the HD 11 seat posted five-figure hauls last month. Byrd’s fundraising numbers include $1,415 from a pair of in-kind contributions for print advertisements and a fundraising event, putting his September […]

Phil AmmannJuly 7, 2015

Republican Donnie Horner announced raising $44,450 in the first 27 days as a candidate in the crowded House District 11 race. Horner is seeking the seat to be vacated by term-limited Rep. Janet Adkins, which covers all of Nassau as well as part of eastern Duval County. In a statement from his campaign on Tuesday, […]

Ryan RayJune 5, 2015

Republican Donnie Horner III filed campaign paperwork Wednesday to run for House District 11 to succeed term-limited Rep. Janet Adkins, according to Florida Division of Elections records. Horner is a Jacksonville resident who works as a national sales representative for Beaver Street Fisheries, according to the candidate’s LinkedIn profile. He is also the son of former Jacksonville municipal […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 16, 2015

The Jacksonville District 2 City Council race continues to get more interesting by the day. First there was Lisa King, the Democrat who made the runoff, trolling Republican Al Ferraro in an attempt to get him to debate. Now, in the wake of third-place finisher Jack Daniels endorsing his fellow Republican, King alleges that Daniels might not be above […]

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

Sheri Treadwell closes HD 11 fundraising gap in January

HD 11 money race paced by Donnie Horner, Sheri Treadwell

HD 11 Jack Daniels: “I just can’t be a political whore”

HD 11 money race continues to tighten

October fundraising puts GOP HD 11 candidates ahead of the pack

HD 11 candidate Cord Byrd announces $13,140 haul in September fundraising

Donnie Horner raises nearly $45K in first month of HD 11 campaign

Donnie Horner III jumps into crowded pool of candidates in HD 11

Was Jack Daniels pay to play?