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A.G. GancarskiDecember 30, 2015

There’s no doubt 2015 was an amazing year in Jacksonville politics. A new mayor, 11 new members of City Council, and intrigue in Corrine Brown’s redistricting saga were among a few top-level highlights. While we have a reasonable sense of what happened in Jacksonville politics in 2015, the next question is what happens in 2016. Hence, a […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 24, 2015

Though talk is that a candidate still might jump into the House District 16 primary between Jason Fischer and Dick Kravitz, that candidate won’t get the support of the Northeast Florida Builders’ Association. NEFBA released a statement on Wednesday backing Fischer, who runs to replace termed-out Charles McBurney. “It is vital that we have strong leadership at both […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 11, 2015

House District 16 candidate Jason Fischer had a quiet month of fundraising in November. Some $3,350 raised brought Fischer’s total up to $123,330. Fischer, a Duval County School Board member, has spent just $2,715 thus far in the campaign. His PAC, Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville, has raised $70,000 thus far, but none in November. Fischer’s one significant […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

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In the House District 16 race against fundraising juggernaut Jason Fischer, veteran Jacksonville politician Dick Kravitz has lagged behind Fischer in fundraising. All the while, Kravitz has been calm, maintaining that he would have the money when he needs it. November’s fundraising report suggests that may indeed be the case. His total raised, $10,075, is the first […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 11, 2015

House District 16 candidate Jason Fischer had another efficient month of fundraising in October, especially for his PAC, Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville. In October the Fischer campaign raised $2,090 to put the account up to $119,980, with a maximum contribution from HCA West Florida and $500 each from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (the textbook company) and […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 9, 2015

Despite persistent rumors and a floated poll that suggest that Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Schellenberg may still be looking at this race, the HD 16 contest is still a binary clash between old-school Jacksonville politico Dick Kravitz and new-school candidate Jason Fischer. Fischer has maintained a fundraising advantage even without the benefit of October numbers, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 29, 2015

During the Jacksonville mayoral race earlier this year, a narrative emerged. The road to the Presidency went through Jacksonville. And to that end, a Republican mayor was seen as a necessary component to a larger national electoral strategy. Perhaps uncoincidentally, would-be favorite sons Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush both endorsed Lenny Curry. Though the Bush endorsement was seen […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2015

One of the most active and consistent fundraising operations in Northeast Florida this cycle is that of HD 16 Republican Jason Fischer. The Jacksonville Republican, between his “Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville” PAC and campaign accounts, brought in $23,700 in total in September, with $20,000 of it on the PAC side, bringing that tally up to $60,000. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2015

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford announced Friday his endorsement of state House candidate Jason Fischer. “Jason Fischer is exactly the kind of principled conservative leader that Jacksonville needs,” Weatherford said. “I am proud to support Jason as the next representative from District 16 because I know he will be a strong voice for the conservative reforms our state […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 6, 2015

The breakout star of the NE Florida State House field for 2016, in terms of fundraising, has been current Duval County School Board member Jason Fischer. The Southside Jacksonville Republican, running against former Republican legislator and Jacksonville City Councilman Dick Kravitz, has amassed an almost 5 to 1 fundraising advantage, pending September numbers from both […]

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