House candidate Chase Brannan raised more than $45,000 in the second quarter for his campaign in House District 10.
“Our campaign is powered by local support from right here in our community,” the Macclenny Republican said. “Thanks to that backing, we’ve now posted two consecutive quarters of strong fundraising, a clear sign of momentum and grassroots energy.”
The bulk of fundraising, about $42,000, went to Brannan’s campaign account, with the remainder directed to the Friends of Brannan political committee.
The haul brings the official campaign’s total fundraising to almost $92,000 since he filed for the open seat in January.
Brannan is running for a seat now held by his father, Rep. Chuck Brannan, who has backed his son as a preferred successor.
The younger Brannan touted a number of endorsements for the campaign, including from U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis.
He is also endorsed by Baker county officials including Sheriff Scotty Rhoden, Property Appraiser Tim Sweat, Tax Collector Amy Dugger, County Commissioner Tyler Mobley and School Board members Jack Baker and Clayton Lyons, as well as former School Superintendent Sherrie Raulerson, County Judge Joey Williams and former County Commissioners Alex Robinson and Cathy Rhoden. Macclenny Councilman Danny Norton also backs Brannan.
In Columbia County, he has support from Clerk of Court Jay Swisher, County Commissioners Tim Murphy, Kevin Parnell, Rocky Ford and Everett Phillips, and School Board members Hunter Peeler and Dana Brady-Giddens. Additionally, he has endorsements from former Sheriffs Bill Gootoo and Frank Owens, along with Lake City Mayor Noah Walker.
Union County Sheriff Brad Whitehead also backs Brannan. So do 3rd Judicial Circuit Public Defender Cliff Wilson and 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Brian Kramer. Former state Rep. Bobby Payne and Jacksonville City Council President Randy White round out his list of endorsements.
Brannan faces Marshall Rawson in a Republican Primary. The winner is set to face Joseph Thornton, a member of the American Solidarity Party, in the General Election.
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