Tag: Melissa Nelson

A.G. GancarskiJune 7, 2016
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The May numbers for “First Coast Values,” a political committee associated with 4th Circuit State Attorney Republican challenger Melissa Nelson, augur well for her campaign. The political committee’s first month of fundraising brought in $108,500, of which $50,103 was spent. Of that money, $80,000 came from three donors, all attorneys. Ellen Fitzsimmons, general counsel for railroad […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 26, 2016
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Reliable sources tell FloridaPolitics.com that First Coast Values, a political committee supporting Melissa Nelson, has launched a “six-figure” ad buy to introduce the former assistant state attorney to 4th Circuit voters as she challenges for the job of state attorney. The ads are said to be positive, introducing the candidate at the very time incumbent Angela Corey has […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016
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One might think, given the fact that 4th Circuit Public Defender Matt Shirk and State Attorney Angela Corey are in competitive GOP primaries, they might debate their opponents. While there’s still plenty of time for that to happen, it’s not happening Wednesday afternoon. The embattled incumbents, each facing challenges from members of their own party, will instead debate each other. […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2016
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Despite repeated protests from State Attorney Angela Corey’s re-election campaign that her campaign manager filing the election paperwork for a write-in candidate was “perfectly legal and write-in candidates have filed in multiple races across the state,” evidence continues to mount that her campaign’s position in this matter is the most laughable of farces. Consider the latest data point. On May […]

Melissa RossMay 19, 2016
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The Northeast Florida donor class is ramping up its efforts to support 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney candidate and trial attorney Melissa Nelson. An appeal went out this week from Jacksonville’s Gary Chartrand, executive chairman of Acosta and a member of the State Board of Education. “This race represents what I have always valued in the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 11, 2016
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“Your pro-Constitution, pro-Bill of Rights, pro-Second Amendment, pro-Freedom positions have earned our endorsement and our gratitude.” Via a letter full of praise along those lines, Melissa Nelson scored a major endorsement in her Republican primary race for 4th Circuit state attorney Wednesday, when the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2016
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On Monday afternoon, Fourth Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey opened her campaign office, contrasting her commitment to “positive energy” with the “lies and misinformation” she expects from her opponents. “I plan to run this campaign with positive energy,” said Corey, and to “continue to rebut the lies and misinformation” from her political opponents. “I will not […]


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