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A.G. GancarskiMay 21, 2018

A major regional endorsement, via Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, went to Mike Waltz in the three-way GOP primary in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Monday. Curry and Waltz share some of the same political advisers, and judging from the quotes of mutual admiration, there is ideological affinity as well. “Michael Waltz is a leader and a warrior with a […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 10, 2018

U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, a former three-term Jacksonville Sheriff and current first-term Congressman, endorsed Lt. Col. Michael Waltz in the competitive Republican primary in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Thursday. Rutherford and Waltz share some of the same political advisors; the endorsement makes clear that they share a kindred ideological vision as well. “Michael Waltz is a conservative […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

The Sheriff of St. Johns County is endorsing Michael Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Waltz, a former Green Beret and White House staffer, is a current Fox News commentator. “Lieutenant Colonel Michael Waltz is a great American and patriot,” said St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar. “He has given a lifetime of selfless service to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 20, 2018

On Friday, St. Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns opted to withdraw rather than stay in the race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The “resign to run” law compelled the choice. And faced with two self-financing Republican opponents in Michael Waltz and John Ward, Johns stood down. “This decision was a difficult one. I was torn between taking my […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 16, 2018

What’s clear about the race to succeed Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District: There will be a lot of money spent to get the nomination. Ponte Vedra businessman John Ward still leads regarding cash-on-hand in the seat that encompasses southern St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia counties; however, Fox News contributor Mike Waltz is close behind. As of the […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 9, 2018

Democrat Nancy Soderberg, a former Ambassador to the United Nations during the Bill Clinton presidency, posted another impressive quarter of fundraising in her bid to succeed Republican Ron DeSantis in Congress. Per a media release from her campaign, Soderberg raised $375,000 in the first quarter of 2018. Soderberg has raised $920,000 during her bid for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 26, 2018

Fox News viewers are being treated to the first of an expected deluge of political ads in the Republican primary for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The first spot in the district that includes Volusia, Flagler, and southern St. Johns counties is from a political action committee targeting candidate Mike Waltz and supporting John Ward. Via Advertising Analytics: “American […]

Staff ReportsMarch 22, 2018

Volusia County Commission Vice Chair Deborah Denys is endorsing former Green Beret Michael Waltz for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. In a statement Thursday, Denys lauded Waltz’s “service in keeping America safe over multiple combat tours [as] a testament to his commitment to our values and freedom.” “Like me,” Denys added, “he believes that bringing the commercial space industry to […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2018

Another serious contender entered the Republican race to succeed Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. This week, St. Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns became the fourth candidate in the field. Johns, an engineering consultant by trade, holds dual degrees in Applied Physics from Jacksonville University and Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. “Our country is […]

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UF interim President Kent Fuchs delivers the first of 28 commencement addresses at the University of Florida's MBA graduation on April 18., 2021. (University of Florida/Fresh Take Florida)

Lenny Curry backs Mike Waltz for Congress

John Rutherford backs Michael Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District

St. Johns Sheriff David Shoar backs Michael Waltz for Congress

Jimmy Johns withdraws from race to replace Ron DeSantis in Congress

The money chase: John Ward, Mike Waltz gathering cash for CD 6

Nancy Soderberg raises close to $400K in nationally watched race

Super PAC targets ‘Never Trumper’ Mike Waltz in FL CD 6 race

Volusia commissioner backs Michael Waltz for Congress

Jimmy Johns enters crowded GOP race to succeed Ron DeSantis