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Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2014

With just a single word, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart went a step too far in the special election for St. Johns County Senate District 6. Republican State Rep. Travis Hutson, Renuart’s chief opponent in the special GOP primary set for Jan. 27, fired back over claims made in a campaign mailer arriving in district mailboxes […]

Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2014

Not all Republicans are alike, says a new flyer from State Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart. By taking a closer look, Northeast Florida voters will see a “clear difference” between GOP candidates in the race for Senate District 6, so proclaims Renuart’s latest direct mail piece. The flyer, set to hit mailboxes starting this Tuesday, is […]

Phil AmmannDecember 18, 2014

Republican Paul Renner once again received the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), this time in his bid for House District 24. “From his military service to prosecuting serious felons as a former lead trial attorney, Paul Renner has demonstrated his commitment to public service,” said FMA PAC President Dr. Ralph Nobo in […]

Phil AmmannDecember 17, 2014

Republican state Rep. Travis Hutson adds two local officials to his growing roster of supporters in the special election for John Thrasher’s vacant Senate District 6 seat. Following endorsements from State Attorney R.J. Larizza and Sheriffs David Shoar and Ben Johnson, Hutson announced today the support of St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis Hollingsworth and […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2014

Palm Coast Republican Paul Renner received the endorsement today from the National Rifle Association and Unified Sportsmen of Florida in the special GOP primary for Florida House District 24. Renner, a Jacksonville native, moved to Flagler County after losing the GOP primary – by only two votes — in Jacksonville House District 15 in August. […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2014

Palm Coast Republican Paul Renner received the endorsement today from the National Rifle Association and Unified Sportsmen of Florida in the special GOP primary for Florida House District 24. Renner, a Jacksonville native, moved to Flagler County after losing the GOP primary – by only two votes — in Jacksonville House District 15 in August. […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2014

Palm Coast Republican Paul Renner announced that he raised $76,500 prior to November 30, outperforming his four opponents 215-to-1 in the race for House District 24. Renner, who lost an August GOP primary by only two votes in House District 15, took in a combined $76,500 through Nov. 30. His fundraising overshadowed the $315 raised by all the others […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2014

As the political dominoes fall in Northeast Florida, the campaign cash begins piling up. St. Augustine Republican Sen. John Thrasher left the Legislature in November to become Florida State University president, leading to not one, but three special elections set for early 2015. Almost immediately, donors in both Tallahassee and Northwest Florida started writing checks, […]

Phil AmmannDecember 8, 2014

Citing his conservative record, State Rep. Travis Hutson received endorsements today from three prominent local elected officials in the Senate District 6 special election. Seventh Judicial Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson have each thrown their weight behind the Elkton Republican in the GOP […]

Peter SchorschDecember 4, 2014

For a moment there, it looked like it was time to pull the plug. It was time to call the priest and ask him to deliver the last rites. For a moment there, state Sen. Jack Latvala’s ambitions to be president of the Florida Senate in 2016-18 were in their death throes. This past November, […]

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Travis Hutson never personally donated to Dems; did give “Doc” Renuart $300 in 2007

Direct mail round-up: Republicans are not all alike in Senate District 6 race, says Doc Renuart

Florida Medical Association PAC (again) endorses Paul Renner

Travis Hutson adds endorsements from 2 local officials for SD 6 special election

Paul Renner receives NRA endorsement, "A" rating in HD 24 special election

Paul Renner receives NRA endorsement, “A” rating in HD 24 special election

Paul Renner outraises all HD 24 opponents 215-to-1

As dominoes fall in NE Florida politics, campaign cash starts moving

Three local elected officials endorse Travis Hutson in SD 6 special election

Peter Schorsch: State Sen. Jack Latvala’s ambitions to become Senate president still have life