U.S. Congress - District 5

Rep. Al Lawson Tries To Fend Off Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson is facing a serious Democratic primary challenge from a former Jacksonville mayor as he seeks a second term in a congressional…

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Poll: Support For Gillum Swells; Lawson Has Double-Digit Lead Over Brown In CD5

Bill Bortzfield

A University of North Florida poll released Thursday of likely Democratic primary voters shows incumbent District 5 Congressman Al Lawson with a…

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Alvin Brown, Al Lawson Seek Supporters In Campaign For Corrine Brown's Old Seat

The race for North Florida’s only Democratic seat in Congress has been a low-profile contest despite real stakes for the candidates and the sprawling…

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Alvin Brown Predicts Upset Victory in 5th Congressional District Race

Melissa Ross

Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown says he’s confident of an upset victory, even though polls show incumbent Congressman Al Lawson leading in Florida's…

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Jacksonville FOP Endorses Al Lawson In District 5 Congressional Race

Cyd Hoskinson

Democratic North Florida Congressman Al Lawson has picked up an endorsement in Jacksonville from the Fraternal Order of Police.Lawson is running for…