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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 29, 2016

On Thursday, the Northeast Florida Builders Association rolled out its general election endorsements. The NEFBA slate is heavy on incumbents and people either running unopposed or poised to win safe elections. The most interesting endorsement: Reggie Fullwood, the indicted incumbent in House District 13, instead of Republican pastor Mark Griffin. Fullwood was the only Democrat to get the […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 22, 2016

Incumbent Travis Hutson is facing a lightly-funded challenger in his re-election bid for SD 7, but he’s already started spending money. As of his most recent campaign finance report, Hutson spent $20,014 in the period between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. The bulk of that money went to political consultants. Of that sum, $12,200 went to […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2016

Some big endorsements have fallen in for Dick Kravitz in House District 16 and for Clay Yarborough in HD 12. Kravitz was endorsed by former Jacksonville City Councilman Jack Webb and the man who beat him in a spirited battle in 2011, Matt Schellenberg. Both men bemoaned the tactics used against Kravitz. “Dick Kravitz is a proven leader who has demonstrated […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

There’s probably nothing for Sen. Travis Hutson to worry about, given that he’s unopposed in August in Florida Senate District 6 and faces a lightly funded Democrat in November. But Hutson’s cash-on-hand is atypically meager for a sitting Republican senator. As of July 29, Hutson had just over $45,000 on hand, with $8,300 raised from June […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 25, 2016

Despite serving with his opponent, Bill McClure, on the St. Johns County Commission, Rachael Bennett is backing Hans Tanzler in the GOP race for the nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. “Hans Tanzler is the leader we need in Washington,” said Bennett. “His deep roots in our area, his rock-solid conservative convictions, and the fact that he’s not a career […]

Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2016

They’ve raised money in California. They’ve raised money in Maine. Now, Florida’s Republican state senators are coming home, hosting a major fundraiser next week in Orlando. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (the FRSCC) will host a fundraising reception July 28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Headlining the event are Senate President-designate Joe […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

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Endorsements abound in the House District 11 Republican race, and candidate Sheri Treadwell recently scored two that don’t necessarily jibe on all issues. State Sen. Travis Hutson and Florida Family Action President John Stemberger both endorsed Treadwell in recent days, lauding her with similar honorifics. Hutson recognized Treadwell’s “conservative convictions.” Stemberger called Treadwell a “rising champion for our conservative values.” […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2016

In Northeast Florida state House races, endorsements from builders, contractors, police and fire unions, the NRA, and social conservative groups have been rolled out in recent days. Below are just a few. **** On Tuesday, the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida First Coast Chapter rolled out endorsements in competitive state House races. The favored candidates […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 7, 2016

Fourth Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey rolled out four more endorsements for re-election Thursday, from four of Northeast Florida’s incumbents in Tallahassee. One of them seems to be new. Sens. Aaron Bean, Rob Bradley, Travis Hutson, and Rep. Paul Renner were bundled into a press release from the Corey campaign, which has messaged heavily on endorsements from Republican […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 10, 2016

In a torpid May in Northeast Florida fundraising, District 7 Sen. Travis Hutson is the exception to the rule, with his strongest month in over a year. Hutson, whose district encompasses Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam and northern Volusia counties, brought in $31,750 in May. Hutson, running unopposed in the Republican primary, has raised $93,225 in total and […]

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Northeast Florida Builders roll out general election endorsements

Travis Hutson begins spending in general election campaign

Dick Kravitz, Clay Yarborough score new endorsements in state house races

Slow fundraising for Travis Hutson in re-election bid

Rachael Bennett backs Hans Tanzler in CD 4

Republican state senators plan major fundraiser for July 28 in Orlando

Sheri Treadwell, despite Travis Hutson endorsement, opposes Competitive Workforce Act, HRO expansion

Endorsements pile up in Northeast Florida State House races

Angela Corey rolls out new endorsement, reminds voters of old ones

$31K May haul for Travis Hutson for SD 7 re-election bid