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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

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

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

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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State Attorney candidate Wes White would have seen his campaign account go red in April without a personal loan of some green. As it is, the 4th Circuit Republican is just barely in the black after a $4,000 personal loan that dwarfed the mere $825 in donations White brought in last month. Thus far in the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 11, 2016

“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

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 […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2016

Melissa Nelson, new to the 4th Circuit race for State Attorney, offered the following statement Monday to explain the purpose of her candidacy. As a former prosecutor and an attorney, I have dedicated my career to protecting the public and to safeguard Constitutional rights. I proudly announce my decision to run for State Attorney as […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 6, 2016

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Melissa Nelson may have an uphill battle to unseat 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey. But former State Attorney Harry Shorstein backs Nelson without reservation. “I’ve been with a number of very prominent lawyers encouraging her to run the last four to five years,” Shorstein told FloridaPolitics.com Friday. “Melissa worked for me for around eight years,” […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 5, 2016

The theater of the State Attorney’s race in the 4th Circuit pivoted toward farce Thursday as “Men Only” divorce lawyer Kenny Leigh of Fleming Island filed as a write-in. Leigh’s entry closes the Republican primary, restricting it to incumbent Angela Corey and her two challengers, Melissa Nelson and Wes White. Before Leigh’s entry, only Republican candidates had filed for the race, […]

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Melissa Nelson hits Jax airwaves with ‘six-figure’ ad buy

Matt Shirk, Angela Corey to debate Wednesday … will the right questions be asked?

More evidence of sham write-in candidacy emerges in 4th Circuit State Attorney race

The fundraising push is ramping up for Melissa Nelson

Wes White stays out of red with campaign loan

Melissa Nelson scores NRA, Unified Sportsmen of Florida endorsement in state attorney race

Why did Angela Corey’s campaign manager file her write-in opponent’s campaign paperwork?

Melissa Nelson offers first campaign statement in state attorney race

Why Harry Shorstein backs Melissa Nelson for State Attorney

Fleming Island divorce lawyer Kenny Leigh enters 4th Circuit State Attorney’s race as write-in