The unofficial word is that no one else sought to qualify for the State Attorney race. This is not the first time, nor is it the last, that I will make a wrong prediction.
For that matter, there do not appear to be any other surprises, at least locally.
The ever exciting judicial races are what they were. Jim Daniel successfully priced out any competition, meaning his name will not even be on the ballot. The residence of Clay County will wake up Wednesday, November 5 to find themselves a new judge they didn't even vote for.
Jeff Morrow will also take the bench in Duval County next year without opposition.
As for the other judicial seats, Adrian Soud goes up against Mark Hulsey while Virginia Norton goes against Rick Buttner.
There are two non-party status folks who have their name against Corrine Brown but their status is unknown (they're still listed as "active" and not "qualified").
Bill White will find himself campaigning all the way into November against Republican Matthew Shirk for Public Defender.
I'm not in tune enough with the State Senate and Representative races, so no thoughts there save to say that there is a Democrat in every race including one that has Mia Jones going up against Pat "I want a bust of my face in Tallahassee, too" Locket-Felder.
Also, Democrat George Lovenguth is testing his meddle against Republican incumbent Stephen Wise. To the best I've been able to learn, Lovenguth is a real estate broker who also took over Heartworks Cafe in 5 Points. Other information on this man anyone wants to provide would be greatly appreciated. Apparently he is not on the Democratic radar and definitely is not in with the DDC.
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thank you!!!! I have been checking your site all day for an update.
Shirk Qualifies for Ballot in Public Defender Race
Jacksonville private attorney first Republican ever to earn ballot spot, run for PD
Jacksonville, FL – Making history in the 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Matt Shirk has become the first Republican ever to qualify for a ballot position in the 2008 General Election race for the office of Public Defender. The 4th Circuit includes Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties. No other Republicans filed paperwork to campaign for the office of Public Defender, leaving only a General Election contest between Shirk and the Democrat incumbent.
“We were thrilled to avoid a Primary in this race,” said Shirk. “While it is a healthy exercise for our democracy, it does put a strain on resources needed for the November election. We have a lot of work to do to unseat the incumbent who has been part of the Public Defender’s office for a long time. Prior to his holding the office, he served as an assistant under the old administration for more than 20 years. It is time that we get some new blood in the Public Defender’s office!”
Republicans in the three counties of the 4th Circuit are thrilled to put forth a young, energetic and knowledgeable candidate for Public Defender – something they have never before done. Party leaders say it ‘speaks to the strength of the GOP in Northeast Florida.
"As the first Republican to ever qualify for the Duval County Public Defender’s race, Matt Shirk joins an impressive field of candidates from our Party that will be representing our core conservative values in this years upcoming elections,” said John Falconetti, Republican Executive Committee Chairman of Duval County. “The Republican Party's values resonate with the citizens of Duval County, and we are proud to have Matt competing for this seat."
Presently a sole practitioner in Jacksonville with a concentration in criminal law, Matt Shirk has maintained his own law practice since November 2006. Throughout his legal career, he has tried more than 60 criminal trials. Prior to opening his own law practice, Shirk spent nearly two years in the Jacksonville law firm of Tassone & Eler. Early in 2007, Shirk launched his candidacy as a Republican for Public Defender in the 4th Circuit where will bring fiscal responsibility to the office and protect your tax dollars.
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