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A.G. GancarskiMay 31, 2016

Is a write-in candidate actual competition? What if the paperwork for the write-in was filed by the incumbent’s campaign manager to close the GOP primary? Can a sham candidacy be defined? These were the questions posed Tuesday in a Jacksonville courtroom, regarding a challenge to the write-in candidacy of Kenny Leigh, an avowed supporter of incumbent […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 25, 2016

Watchers of the HD 12 race have waited to see whether establishment money would swing toward Terrance Freeman. His fundraiser at Jacksonville’s SunTrust Building next Tuesday offers clues. An all-star host committee includes names Duval Republicans know, including Charlie Appleby, Bruce Barcelo, Lindsey Brock, Councilman Aaron Bowman, Mel Clark, Rose Conry, Rory Diamond, W.C. Gentry, Dane Grey, Deno Hicks, Charles Moreland, Karyn Morton, Michael Munz, Alexander Pantinakis, Kara Tucker, and Scott Wiley. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

On Monday, members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission met with representatives of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and representatives of the City Finance Department to discuss future funding for the St. Johns River Ferry … and ultimately, “whose baby” (and responsibility) the ferry is. To this end, an agreement transfer subcommittee will be formed, including Mike Weinstein, […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 25, 2015

HD 16 State Rep. Charles McBurney, a Jacksonville Republican, is termed out for the 2016 election. However, he may have figured out his next move. The 4th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announced Friday that McBurney is one of a list of potential replacements for retiring judges Mallory Cooper and Lawrence Haddock Jr. He’s not the only […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2015

For the second time in less than a year, the Duval County Republican Party has a new chairman. Lake Ray III defeated Vice Chairwoman Karyn Morton 101 to 78 after the culmination of a process full of color, drama, and intrigue. Morton, who became vice chairwoman in 2014 (and acting chairwoman after Robin Lumb resigned for a Jacksonville […]

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State Attorney write-in suit has ‘motion to dismiss’ hearing in Jax court

Terrance Freeman HD 12 fundraiser has impressive host committee

Future St. Johns River Ferry funding proceeds like custody battle

Charles McBurney highlights list of potential 4th circuit judges

Lake Ray new Duval GOP chairman; Lindsey Brock treasurer