Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

Julia Fletcher, a Navy intelligence veteran who withdrew her candidacy in Florida’s 4th Congressional District in June, endorsed John Rutherford Friday. “John Rutherford is a street-hardened realist with a record that demonstrates care for every citizen,” said Fletcher. “John’s honest, pragmatic, and altruistic service to our community and his willingness to examine the issues and to listen closely […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 24, 2016

Julia Fletcher, a former Navy intelligence officer, was a uniquely compelling candidate in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. She had buy-in from Republicans in the Jacksonville beach communities, and she presented a contrast to the rest of the field. However, that’s in past tense; she made the decision Friday to suspend her campaign. “For the past […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 31, 2016

The race for the Republican nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District has a candidate for most GOP demographics. There’s John Rutherford, the former Jacksonville Sheriff backed by many members of Jacksonville’s establishment. There’s Hans Tanzler, the son and namesake of the first post-consolidation mayor of Jacksonville, who is backed by the establishment members not behind Rutherford. […]

Tag: Julia Fletcher

Former CD 4 candidate Julia Fletcher endorses John Rutherford

Motherhood comes first: Julia Fletcher suspends CD 4 campaign

Can political newcomer Julia Fletcher win the CD 4 GOP primary? She thinks so