MELBOURNE,
Florida – Brevard Property Appraiser candidate Dana Blickley beat
opponents Jason Steele and incumbent Jim Ford with 62% of the vote in a
straw poll of nearly 1,000 Republican faithful Saturday afternoon at the
Brevard Republican Executive Committee picnic at the Wickham Park
pavilion. Steele garnered 26% and Ford only 12%. Ford did not attend the event.
"We are very pleased with the results of the Republican straw poll. I
believe this is a reflection of the hard work of a true grassroots
campaign. I am thankful for the dedication of our team and am honored
to have the support of so many in Brevard," said Blickley. Steele said, “This is a ‘tea party’ crowd. Dana has their support. She is a viable candidate.”
When asked about Ford’s absence from the event, Blickley said, “Business as usual. He’s absent from the Property Appraiser’s office too.” Steele added, “It’s not unusual for Jim Ford not to show up at events like this, he doesn’t show up for work either.”
Scott Ellis beat incumbent Mitch Needelman in the Clerk of Courts polling by a 72%-21% margin. Needelman also chose not to participate, according to BREC Chairman Barbara Davis.
Ellis said, “He (Needelman) isn’t here because he doesn’t want to be asked questions about actions he’s taken.”
For Brevard County Sheriff, Wayne Ivey topped Todd Maddox 54% - 46%.
In a three-way contest for the newly-drawn Florida House of Representatives District 53, Tres Holton carried 37.5% of the 592 ballots cast; with incumbent John Tobia coming in second at 34% and Laureen Trent at 28.5% rounding the total.
“We were confident of a good showing in the straw poll, but to pull out a victory is humbling,” smiled Holton with a group of supporters and volunteers. Holton continues, “We still have a great deal of work ahead of us and with your continued and growing support, we will ensure a Conservative Voice, with roots in our community, is championing for us in Tallahassee.”
In a three-way contest for the newly-drawn Florida House of Representatives District 53, Tres Holton carried 37.5% of the 592 ballots cast; with incumbent John Tobia coming in second at 34% and Laureen Trent at 28.5% rounding the total.
“We were confident of a good showing in the straw poll, but to pull out a victory is humbling,” smiled Holton with a group of supporters and volunteers. Holton continues, “We still have a great deal of work ahead of us and with your continued and growing support, we will ensure a Conservative Voice, with roots in our community, is championing for us in Tallahassee.”
In the three-way race for Brevard County Commission District 3, incumbent Trudie Infantini won with 41% of the straw poll vote. Former
two-time commissioner Helen Voltz came in a close second with 35% and
Jason Mahaney, the vice-mayor of Grant-Valkaria, had 24%.
The straw poll was conducted by Supervisor of Elections Lori Scott and her staff, who said that 868 people cast votes.
“This has been a fabulous event,” Davis said. “I want to thank all the volunteers, candidates, and elected officials for attending today.”
The picnic featured free hamburgers and hot dogs and many of the campaigns provided other refreshments. Taraneh Dugas, the Republican Party of Florida Brevard County Field Director for Mitt Romney, sang the national anthem.
Among
the other candidates in attendance were US Senate candidate and former
congressman from Brevard County Dave Weldon as well as incumbent US
Representative Bill Posey.
Complete straw poll results for all the races can be found here.
Pretty amazing that Infantiti could barely squeak by Voltz. Only received 41% from party faithfully. Not a vote of confidence. Ron Prichard redux?
ReplyDeleteScott Ellis used his bully tactics again to lead his henchmen. I am sick of this type of politics, it is destroying the Republican Party from within. This has been the worst election behavior that Brevard County has ever experienced.
DeleteFunny how the anonymous people try to paint Mitch as some kind of 'victim'. This man has literally terrorized an entire office, proving he's a man I suppose by beating down a bunch of ladies. His Chief Deputy and Finance Director as well as more of his anonymous rent-a-friends perpetually fabricate stories about my drug use, blackouts, anti-depressants, wife, house, etc., while still crying about UNSPECIFIED 'personal attacks' on poor Mitch the victim. It is sad the bully boy himself can't man up and use his own name, and neither can the minions, in crying about my 'bully tactics'. Please describe the bully tactics, and is this why Mitch chose not to attend, did not set up a table, and tried to get his name knocked off the straw poll ballot? Maybe he can't take facing the multitudes of people who want to know where the money is going.
DeleteIs that you Joanie?
DeleteRight on Scott! I think Mitch sees the handwrining on the wall and he's counting down the days. Hopefully he can't screw things up any worse between now and the day you take office.
ReplyDeleteMitch Needelman and his "Men" have shown the exact behavior as is portrayed by them about Scott Ellis. It is truly amazing. I've worked for both and I could tell you that Scott Ellis is adament about getting the truth out and Mitch Needelman and his people are, without a doubt, a bunch of bullies. How silly, even writing the word sounds like a little boys playground fight. Don't be mistaken though, what goes on in the clerks office under Mitch Needelman is no playground game.
ReplyDeleteEllis go back to the farm. There is nothing for you here you carpet bagging scum. Karma is a marvelous thing. You will get what you have coming to you. Probably a big ole bolt of lightning. Drop by Ichabod's on you way to I-95 N. your little buddies will buy you one or two for the road!
ReplyDeleteI've been here since 1966. Karma is indeed a marvelous ting, it is is underway right now. I don't drink, but I do appreciate the lightning currently striking those who have taken such joy terrorizing everyone else. Don't pick on the little people, you never know what they'll call in on your position.
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