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Nick Callahan Challenges Incumbent Richard Clark for City Council Seat
In filings last week with the Duval County Supervisor of Elections, Nick Callahan announced his bid for City Council as a member of the Republican Party. Callahan challenges janitorial business operator Richard Clark for the District 3 council seat. Callahan says his campaign will provide “folks in our district a chance to regain a... »
Voter Voice Muted in Fair District Amendment Debate
In the closing hours of this year’s legislative session, both the Florida Senate and House sabotaged a two year, voter-led effort seeking to rein in gerrymandering. Two joint resolution bills (HJR7231 and SJR 2288) rolled to a majority vote, sliding a politician-crafted constitutional amendment onto November’s ballot. Aimed at undermining Amendments 5 & 6,... »
Awakening River City Voters
This article originally appeared on November 20, 2008--the month of JaxPoliticsOnline.com's inception. In light of the recent special elections, where voter turnout in Jacksonville failed to top 20%, the points remain quite valid. Duval County voters turned out in astonishing fashion in the 2008 Presidential race. When all was said and done, roughly 78% of... »
A Letters To The Editor Mash-Up
We do not have a "Letters to the Editor" column at JaxPoliticsOnline.com (although you can always comment and post on our Facebook page), but with that said, a few of the campaigns---well, one of the campaigns---decided to send my e-mail address to their supporters during this special election for the Florida Senate. Thanks to... »
