Archive for the ‘2008 primary’ Category
All 90 of 90 precincts reporting. However, results are not yet certified as official.
Public Defender (R)
votes
%
James Owens
11,795
52.9
Kelly Merritt Richards
10,501
47.1
FL House Dist. 1 (R)
votes
%
Greg Evers (i)
2,940
82.3
Ryan L. Gilbert
632
17.7
FL House Dist. 2 (R)
votes
%
Dave Murzin (i)
8,133
68.9
Joe Roberts
2,378
20.2
Greg Fink
1,284
10.9
Escambia County Sheriff (R)
votes
%
David Morgan
13,550
56.7
Ron McNesby (i)
10,343
43.3
Escambia County Sheriff (D)
votes
%
Larry Scapecchi
10,754
65.4
Sam Lucas
5,679
34.6
Escambia County Supt. of Schools (D)
votes
%
Claudia Brown-Curry
9,242
54.8
Cary Stidham
4,738
28.1
Myra L. Simmons
2,878
17.1
Escambia [...]
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As of 8:08 PM (23 of 90 precincts reporting):
Public Defender (R)
votes
%
Kelly Merritt Richards
5,284
51.5
James Owens
4,969
48.5
FL House Dist. 1 (R)
votes
%
Greg Evers (i)
836
80.3
Ryan L. Gilbert
205
19.5
FL House Dist. 2 (R)
votes
%
Dave Murzin (i)
3,524
68.0
Joe Roberts
1,111
21.5
Greg Fink
544
10.5
Escambia County Sheriff (R)
votes
%
David Morgan
6,101
55.7
Ron McNesby (i)
4,847
44.3
Escambia County Sheriff (D)
votes
%
Larry Scapecchi
4,112
63.4
Sam Lucas
2,377
36.6
Escambia County Supt. of Schools (D)
votes
%
Claudia Brown-Curry
3,344
50.3
Cary Stidham
2,105
31.7
Myra L. Simmons
1,194
18.0
Escambia BOCC Dist. 1 (R)
votes
%
Wilson Robertson
1,644
78.2
Mike [...]
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As of 7:29 PM (0 of 90 precincts reporting):
Public Defender (R)
votes
%
Kelly Merritt Richards
4,112
53.7
James Owens
3,549
46.3
FL House Dist. 1 (R)
votes
%
Greg Evers (i)
836
80.3
Ryan L. Gilbert
205
19.5
FL House Dist. 2 (R)
votes
%
Dave Murzin (i)
2,686
67.8
Joe Roberts
873
22.0
Greg Fink
403
10.2
Escambia County Sheriff (R)
votes
%
David Morgan
4,587
55.9
Ron McNesby (i)
3,614
44.1
Escambia County Sheriff (D)
votes
%
Larry Scapecchi
3,038
63.2
Sam Lucas
1,771
36.8
Escambia County Supt. of Schools (D)
votes
%
Claudia Brown-Curry
2,492
50.5
Cary Stidham
1,558
31.6
Myra L. Simmons
885
17.9
Escambia BOCC Dist. 1 (R)
votes
%
Wilson Robertson
1,329
77.6
Mike [...]
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The polls are now closed and voter turnout in both Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties appears to have been disappointingly low. Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford pegs Escambia County turnout at 10-15%.
When I went to vote at Precinct 90 in Eastside, I was the only person there.
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Get out and vote.
View Your Sample Ballot to find your precinct and polling place.
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I’ve enjoyed watching the Rally 2008 series on WSRE this week. I’ve still got last night’s installment to watch, but here’s my take on some of the races and candidates who have appeared:
Escambia County Sheriff
I thought that both Democratic candidates did well. I enjoyed the back and forth between David Morgan and Ron McNesby. Morgan [...]
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ECUA, District 1 (R)
This is a universal primary and this race will be decided in this election as there are no members of any other party in the race.
The prediction: Incumbent Logan Fink will win reelection; however, it’s hard to predict how much of the vote Harlan Jennings will be able to get. [...]
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Escambia County Commission, District 1 (R)
The winner of this election will face Democrat Stephen M. Davidson in the general election. District 1 is solidly Republican, however, and Davidson has neither the profile nor the money to make the race competitive, so in my opinion, this race is decided in the primary.
The prediction: Robertson over [...]
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Escambia County Sheriff (R)
The winner of this election will face the winner of the Democratic primary for the same office in the general election.
The prediction: Incumbent Ron McNesby, with a substantial money and influence advantage, will squeak by David Morgan, that said, it will be a lot closer than it was four years ago. I [...]
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Public Defender (R)
The winner of this primary will face Democrat Tony Henderson in the general election.
The prediction: James Owens will beat Kelly Merritt Richards in a close race.
What I wish would happen instead: I don’t care all that much, but if I had to pick, I’d say I wanted Kelly Merritt Richards to win, because [...]
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According to the PNJ, as of last night 1,840 people had voted early in Escambia County. Early voting continues through August 23rd. For early voting information, see our earlier post.
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WSRE begins its Rally 2008 series on Monday. The series, produced in conjunction with the League of Women Voters, will feature candidates from various races ahead of the August 26 primaries.
The series will air Monday through Thursday of next week. Mark O’Brien of the PNJ has conveniently prepared a candidate schedule.
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