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Jacob OglesAugust 27, 2018

The family of U.S. Sen. John McCain, Arizona’s senior senator and the 2008 Republican nominee for president, announced his death after a lengthy battle with cancer. Florida’s political leaders remembered the longtime Senate leader. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, elected in 2010, issued a statement mourning McCain. “John McCain’s sacrifices to his country are immeasurable. With his […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 30, 2018

Rep. Jason Fischer, a first-term Republican from Jacksonville’s House District 16, continued to maintain a strong lead over his Democratic opponent Ken Organes in the latest filings. Neither face primary opposition; this is a race to November. In the two weeks between July 7 and July 20, Fischer brought in $7,800 to his campaign account, with an […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2018

The latest campaign finance numbers in Northeast Florida races for state offices reinforced familiar narratives. Here’s the state of the races as of the July 13 filings. _____ In Senate District 4, incumbent Republican Aaron Bean continues to dominate the competition. He has $77,000 in his political committee (with a $20,000 two week period ahead of […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 2, 2018

In the first three weeks of June, state Rep. Jason Fischer, the incumbent Republican in Mandarin (Jacksonville) House District 16, lengthened his money lead against Democratic challenger Ken Organes. Neither candidate faces a primary opponent, making the race in 16 a sprint toward November. Fischer’s political committee, Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville, brought in $21,000; his campaign account received another […]

Staff ReportsJune 29, 2018

On the heels of a Duval County School Board member claiming that his district is “gaming the system” with artificially inflated civics test scores at a struggling school, six Republican lawmakers demanded answers Thursday from Education Commissioner Pam Stewart. Reps. Jason Fischer, Michael Bileca, James Grant, Bob Rommel, and Jennifer Sullivan, along with Sen. Dennis Baxley, raised concerns about “Duval, Manatee […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 12, 2018

Rep. Jason Fischer, a first-term Republican from Southside Jacksonville’s House District 16, had his best fundraising month of 2018 in July, as a general election challenge looms. Fischer brought in $26,000 to his Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville political committee (bringing it to $60,000 cash on hand). And he added $11,500 to his campaign account (bringing it […]

Phil AmmannMay 15, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Alexa Chappell is no longer staff director for the House Democratic Leader’s office. Off: Bo Pittman is no longer program manager for the House Property Management Division. Off: Whitney Langston is no longer an attorney for the House Health […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2018

April continued what is becoming a familiar narrative in the two-person race in Jacksonville City Council’s District 6. Rose Conry still holds the money lead over former WJCT CEO Michael Boylan, as the two Republicans vie to succeed termed-out Matt Schellenberg. And cash on hand sees Conry with an almost 2-1 advantage. Conry brought in $8,050 in April, […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 7, 2018

House District 16, a seat on the Southside of Jacksonville, is a reliably Republican seat. The district leans Republican with a 55,593 to 35,171 voter registration advantage over Democrats, according to LobbyTools. Rep. Jason Fischer faced no Democratic opposition in 2016. And predecessor Charles McBurney had the same luck. 2018 is a different matter, however, with Ken Organes […]

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Florida politicians react to the passing of John McCain

Establishment support buoys Jason Fischer’s re-election bid

Familiar stories continue in Northeast Florida campaign finance reports

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

In HD 16, incumbent Jason Fischer expands money lead over Democratic challenger

Lawmakers demand answers on questionable civics test results

Heading into thick of campaign season, Jason Fischer raises big money in May

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Rose Conry doubles Michael Boylan’s money in Jacksonville City Council race

Democrat Ken Organes banks $11K for challenge to Jason Fischer