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A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

As if a Donald Trump rally weren’t enough excitement for one week, the Republican Party of Duval County has a “Finish Line” ahead of it Thursday evening. The event will be held at the Jacksonville Automobile and Motorcycle Museum on Arlington Expressway, and the Duval GOP proclaims a synergy, as the “racing theme not only ties […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Until this year, Jacksonville legislators Lake Ray and Reggie Fullwood served together in Tallahassee. Ray is termed out. And, if the endorsement from the First Coast Manufacturers Association is any indication, the Republican wants to show Fullwood the door on his way out. The FCMA endorsed Tracie Davis, running against Fullwood in Jacksonville’s House District 13, over the incumbent. What […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

Donald Trump will be in Jacksonville Wednesday evening, giving his supporters and detractors a chance to be part of the show. At least some of those opposed to Trump are already mobilizing a protest. The Jacksonville for Bernie Sanders group plans a memorably titled “Stop This Fool” event, which will commence at the Jacksonville Veterans’ […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 23, 2016

Mayor Lenny Curry scored support from his party’s executive committee Monday for his pension-tax pitch. An email from the Republican Party of Duval County revealed Curry, who came through the ranks of the local, then the state party, got a “standing ovation” after his remarks. “Our party leaders are a tough group of fiscal conservatives who […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 31, 2016

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Newly elected Republican Party of Duval County Chair Cindy Graves is in an interesting position. The chair role has been in flux for a couple of years now, and some stability is required. Also required: a focus on fundraising that has been absent recently. Perhaps owing to the push in the 2015 municipal elections, the local […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 17, 2016

The Republican Party of Duval County elected Cindy Graves to be its new chairwoman Monday night, filling the vacancy left by Lake Ray, who is running for Congress. Graves’ election was unanimous, and the press release from the Duval GOP notes that the vote “solidifies GOP unity.” Graves, GOP committeewoman since 2008, was elected earlier this year to […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

The chairmanship of the Republican Party of Duval County will be up for grabs again, with Lake Ray stepping down, say reliable sources. Ray, running against John Rutherford in Congressional District 4, will step down soon, say sources, with elections to be held this month. With that departure in mind, possible replacements would seem to include Vice […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 16, 2016

Monday evening’s meeting of the Duval County Republican Executive Committee features Senate candidate Carlos Beruff. The homebuilder from Manatee has been in the Jacksonville market since beginning his campaign during a tour of media markets, doing an interview with FloridaPolitics.com in which he asserted that if he got a chance to “talk to taxpayers,” he could get […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

It wasn’t too long ago that the Duval County GOP was shaken by a scandal involving a party officer saying, regarding the riots in Ferguson: “A suggestion for Ferguson — fire hoses. Grt big fire hoses, serious water pressure. Knock those thugs over. They probly need a shower anyway.” Since then, that party official (Kim […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2016

Referring to Mayor Lenny Curry, who entered the restaurant with him for his Monday Jacksonville event, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said Curry was a “great friend and great mayor” and a “real conservative” who rose to “challenges after four years of failed leadership.” “We can do that for America,” Rubio told the crowd. However, if […]

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Mike Johnson. Image via AP.

‘Finish Line’ Thursday night for Duval County Republicans

Lake Ray manufacturer group backs Reggie Fullwood’s Dem opponent in HD 13

Donald Trump supporters, opponents get ready for Wednesday rally in Jacksonville

Under new leadership, Duval GOP backs mayor’s pension tax proposal

Cindy Graves renews Duval GOP’s fundraising focus

Duval GOP elects Cindy Graves as new chairwoman

Duval GOP gears up to elect chairman, again

Carlos Beruff to address Duval County Republicans

Duval GOP committeewoman and convention delegate implies Barack Obama is Muslim

Lenny Curry, other Jax Republicans will support any GOP nominee … even Donald Trump