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Melissa RossMarch 23, 2015

Facing strong challenges in Tuesday’s election, incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown said he’s confident — and that he’s fulfilled the campaign promises from four years ago that made him a come-from-behind winner in Jacksonville’s 2011 mayoral race. “I made a promise that I would streamline government, that we would live within our means, put Jacksonville back […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2015

As one might expect, Election Night parties are going to be ubiquitous in Jacksonville Tuesday night. The Mayoral race, which has gotten national attention, sees three Election Night watch parties. Alvin Brown supporters will convene at the Jacksonville Landing. “Mayor Alvin Brown will join friends, family, volunteers, and supporters to watch election night returns and celebrate […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2015

With early voting concluded, Duval Democrats appear to have a turnout advantage heading into Tuesday’s election. At last update, 40,983 Democrats had voted, compared with 36,439 Republicans and 9.807 voters outside the two-party structure. The final three days of early voting, which saw 19,387 voters, corresponded with a surge in turnout by registered Democrats. Total […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2015

It’s been an interesting six months for Republican political operative Mike Grissom, someone we’ve described as one of the brightest minds in Florida politics. After inexplicably leaving the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the former Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida quarterbacked Leslie Dougher’s unsuccessful re-election bid as Chair of the RPOF. Since then, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 21, 2015

With early voting poised to wrap up Sunday, the three most viable Jacksonville mayoral campaigns — those of Republican challengers Bill Bishop and Lenny Curry, as well as that of the Democratic incumbent, Mayor Alvin Brown — are making a final push for votes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Bishop supporters are canvassing this weekend, as are Curry backers, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 19, 2015

At a media availability Thursday with a group of supporters on Jacksonville’s Northbank Riverwalk in the recently revitalized Brooklyn neighborhood, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown unveiled a list of 100 accomplishments during the the last four years in Jacksonville. He argued strenuously that he has been a nonpartisan mayor who has put Jacksonville first, a “conservative Democrat” […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

The second Jacksonville mayoral debate involved the three major candidates — Bill Bishop, Lenny Curry, and Mayor Alvin Brown — along with the fourth candidate, NPA mayoral hopeful Omega Allen. At this point in the campaign, the positions have been established, as have the major topics: public safety, dredging the St. Johns River, and the Police and Fire […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

We are just hours away from the final Jacksonville mayoral debate preceding the First Election, to be held at Jacksonville University and televised at 8 p.m. on WJXT-TV. It’s the only debate to include all four candidates: Omega Allen, Bill Bishop, Lenny Curry, and Mayor Alvin Brown. For at least two of the candidates, it’s their final chance to make their […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

On today’s episode of First Coast Connect on WJCT-FM, Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Bill Bishop took calls from listeners. Bishop has been the beneficiary of favorable coverage on this program, yet like Lenny Curry yesterday, Bishop dealt with tough questions from the NPR affiliate’s listeners and guest host Jessica Palombo. The most surprising takeaway from this performance will be for Bishop’s […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2015

On a sunny March afternoon with the spring heat cooled by a persistent breeze off the St Johns River, Lenny Curry brought starpower to a rally on Jacksonville’s Southbank. It came in the form of former Texas governor and potential Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry. “4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon,” Curry said, looking over the crowd. “We’re […]

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Alvin Brown’s final argument: “The key is keeping your promise”

Jacksonville candidates prepare for election night celebrations

Jacksonville early voting totals favor Democrats

The return of Mike Grissom

Jax mayoral campaigns make final weekend push

Alvin Brown touts his 100 accomplishments and thanks Bill Bishop

Final Jax mayoral debate offers preview of runoff

Final Jacksonville mayoral debate before First Election is tonight

Bill Bishop pivots to the right on Jax radio appearance

Rick Perry, Lenny Curry draw hundreds to rush hour rally