There was a tremendous increase in young voters (ages 18-35, 36-40) for Sept. 5th Primary over the March 2006 LOST Referendum. Overall, the City of Pensacola saw an increase in voting of…
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St. Pete Times: Crist Scandal
Before the Sept. 5th, conservative Republicans and Tom Gallagher supporters were spending thousands of dollars trying to find dirt on Gallagher’s opponent, Atty. General Charlie Crist. There were persistent rumors that Crist…
Daily will endorse candidates
There’s a new executive at the Pensacola News Journal – Dick Schnieder. He’s already changing things. The media giant will start endorsing candidates for the elections. The PNJ was the only major…
One fifth of City vote – under 40 year olds
From IN Editor Duwayne Escobedo: The numbers are in from the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office. What does the analysis tell us for the under-40 age group? Within the Pensacola city…
Voters vote on paper trail
In Sarasota County,a judge has ruled that the voters can decide with a Nov. referendum whether they want to pay for a paper trail feature be added to their touchscreen voting machines….
It’s late at night …and I’ve had too much to think – 9/12/06
It has been a week since the Community Maritime Park passed. Everything is the same, but everything has changed. The Pensacola City Council, except for Marty Donovan, is more unified than ever….
Escambia County Commission where every vote counts
Gene Valentino winning District 2 by 5 votes makes the total of county commissioners who will be elected with 102 votes or less. In 2004Â District 5 Kevin White beat Steve Barry…
Valentino Wins
It’s official. Gene Valentino is new commissioner for District 2. He beat Edwin Roberts 4,371 to 4,366, after five provisional ballots were counted. Provisional ballots are those given voters who show up…
One vote does count
From Jeff DeWeasel: HOW IMPORTANT IS ONE VOTE? In 1776, one vote gave America the English Language instead of German. In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union. In 1868, one…
What about the other city districts?
It’s late and I should be in bed, but the numbers side of me won’t let me stop looking at the park vote. Here’s what happened in the other districts: District 1…
South Florida still has election problems
From Miami Herald: Broward County poll workers still messed up the count. They failed to properly download votes onto the memory cartridges. Had to wait until the next morning to retrieve the…
O’Brien applauds young voters, ignores black voters
PNJ columnist – and the man that Marty Donovan said was the only journalist he trusted – Mark O’Brien gave his observations on the Sept. 5th election (Mark O’Brien: Money, young people…
Sept. 5 Primary Winners & Losers
LOSER: Pensacola Christian College – They threw their support behind Commissioner Tom Banjanin. Many old-timers felt this was Banjanin’s strength and gave him a huge advantage. Grover still crushed him. WINNER: Soccer…
GB Council Races Quiet
There are few takers for the Gulf Breeze City Council races. Mayor Lane Gilchrist and Mayor Pro Tem Clay Ford have filed for re-election. No one has failed against either incumbent. Gilchrist…
Voting Problem Reported in Duval
“Duval County ran out of ballot in 4 precinct and sent people home and now are asking that they return and vote by 7pm. It was Democrat Ballots, of course.” – Linda…
Mid-day poll watch report – updated
Supervisor of Elections David Stafford reports City of Pensacola precincts have been steady. It’s been slower in the county. Cokesbury polling place has been steady, but Stafford’s Palafox office and Bayview Center…
Edwin Roberts campaign party
Edwin Roberts’ Victory Celebration Heritage Hall, Seville Quarter (Corner of Government & Tarragona) Tuesday, September 5 6:00 p.m.Â
PYP Prez challenges membership
I have voted, have you? This is our time to make a difference in the community by voting yes for the Maritime Park. Your task today is to vote and let your voice be…
Election night party – Democrats
ALL DEMOCRATS and DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES: You are invited to view the Primary Election Returns Tonight with area Democratic supporters! Please join Pensacola area Democrats as we watch the returns… Where: Osceola Municipal…
VOTE TODAY!!!
Your right to vote is the most important one guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. Take time and go to the polls. Several of the races are very close with less than five…
