Aaron Bean, Republican, for Florida Senate District 4 Primary Election Earned Media Report

Primary primer: All eyes on Bean-Weinstein Jacksonville Daily Record http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=537244 The back-and-forth between Aaron Bean and Mike Weinstein for the Republican spot in the State Senate District 4 race has generated many headlines due to negative advertising, which also has caused the contest to lead the way in intrigue for area political pundits for todays primary voting. Election night whereabouts: Heres where the candidates will be watching the results SaintPetersblog http://saintpetersblog.com/2012/08/election-night-whereabouts-heres-where-the-candidates-willbe-watching-the-results/ Heres the rundown of where Tampa Bays candidates will be (please feel free to add any parties I am missing): State Senate District 15 candidate Kelli Stargel will be at the home of David and Linda Ivell, 5630 Emerald Ridge Blvd., Lakeland. State Senate District 17 candidate John Korsack will be at Tommys Paradise Grill, Odessa. Bean and Weinstein each say results of hard-fought race is anybodys guess Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/feeditem/bean-and-weinstein-each-say-results-hard-foughtrace-anybodys-guess In one of the most hotly contested and bitterly fought state Senate fights in Florida -- between state Rep. Mike Weinstein and former Rep. Aaron Bean -- both candidates said Tuesday they are not sure how it's going to end. Bean wins hard-fought race for Florida Senate WJXT-TV News 4, Jacksonville http://www.news4jax.com/election-2012/Bean-wins-hard-fought-race-for-Florida-Senate//1875986/16124474/-/9cayhw/-/index.html After a long, loud and fierce campaign for a newly drawn Florida Senate seat, voters have picked Aaron Bean over Mike Weinstein. When all the votes were counted, Bean had 64 percent of the vote. Bean, who served two terms in the Florida House, defeated current Rep. Weinstein for the District 4 senate seat that covers all of Nassau County and part of Duval County. Mike Weinstein wins just six of 94 Duval County precincts Florida Times-Union blog http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-08-14/mike-weinstein-wins-justsix-94-duval-county-precincts Mike Weinstein said the number one reason he wanted to run for state Senate District 4 was because it was a Jacksonville seat. Its population was split 85-15 between Duval and Nassau Counties, and the only filed candidate was former state Rep. Aaron Bean, a Nassau County resident. It needed a Jacksonville candidate Weinstein, and many others, agreed.

No contest in Florida Senate 4: Aaron Bean crushes Mike Weinstein Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-08-14/story/no-contest-florida-senate-4-aaron-beancrushes-mike-weinstein St. Augustine Record http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2012-08-15/bean-defeats-weinstein-easily-gop-senateseat-nomination#.UCu7l6BkiSo After one of the states most closely watched campaigns, former state Rep. Aaron Bean trounced Rep. Mike Weinstein Tuesday in the Republican primary for Senate District 4. Bean thanked both campaign volunteers and the politically powerful who endorsed him, including former Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida CFO Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. Bitter, expensive northeast campaign ends in victory for Aaron Bean Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/bitter-expensive-northeast-campaign-ends-victoryaaron-bean Former Rep. Aaron Bean moved a step closer to returning to Tallahassee, surviving a costly Republican primary expected to decide who will replace Sen. Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville, representing parts of Duval County and all of Nassau County. GOP senators backed by leaders easily win primary Associated Press http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FL_FLORIDA_PRIMARY_LEGISLATURE_FLOL?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-08-14-23-4711 WFTS-TV ABC Action News. Tampa http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/political/gop-senators-backed-by-party-look-likewinners Sarasota Herald-Tribune http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120814/APN/1208140562 Palm Beach Post http://www.palmbeachpost.com/ap/ap/legislative/fla-voters-to-decide-heated-legislativeprimaries/nQ928/ WFTV-TV News 9, Orlando http://www.wftv.com/news/ap/legislative/fla-voters-to-decide-heated-legislativeprimaries/nQ928/ Republican state Senate candidates who had the backing of top legislative leaders won their primaries with surprising ease on Tuesday, while a Miami Beach Democrat becomes the first openly gay man to get elected to the Florida Legislature. David Richardson, a certified public accountant, defeated three other candidates and won the seat since only Democrats ran for the state House seat. Richardson's victory was hailed by gay rights groups that had backed his campaign.

Morning essay: The vastly improved Florida Senate SaintPetersblog http://saintpetersblog.com/2012/08/late-night-essay-the-vastly-improved-florida-senate/ My number one takeaway from Tuesdays legislative primaries is just how vastly improved the Florida Senate will be after November. Of course, it will be decidedly pro-business, but since when has it not been? But it will also be without some of the drama that has tied the chamber in knots. Don Gaetz, always one of the smartest guys in the room, is replacing Mike Haridopolos as Senate President. Thats difference number one. Election briefs: Primary races West Orlando News http://westorlandonews.com/2012/08/14/election-briefs-primary-races/ Tallahassee Democrat http://www.tallahassee.com/viewart/20120815/POLITICSPOLICY/120815005/Election-briefsSenate-races?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage BEAN CRUISES PAST WEINSTEIN Former Rep. Aaron Bean has defeated Rep. Mike Weinstein in the race for a crucial GOP Senate nomination in Northeast Florida. With almost all precincts reporting, Bean had 64.5 percent of the vote to 35.5 percent for Weinstein. The win was a boost for Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, in his bid for the Senate presidency in 2016-18. Bean is allied to Negrons supporters, while Weinstein was seen as a supporter of Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater. Bean faces Democrat Nancy Soderberg in the November general election, though the district is heavily Republican. Video: District 4 election results WJXT-TV News 4, Jacksonville http://www.news4jax.com/District-4-Election-Results/-/475982/16131510/-/3t0f0e/-/index.html Aaron Bean thanks his supporters after a huge victory over his Republican opponent Mike Weinstein. The next steps for Bean and Weinstein WOKV-AM, Jacksonville http://www.wokv.com/news/news/local/next-steps-bean-and-weinstein/nRBqx/ He was flanked by his children, wife and other members of his family he invited up to the podium. Im literally overwhelmed, says State Senate District 4 Republican candidate Aaron Bean. Bean wins big over Weinstein WAWS-TV FOX 30, Jacksonville http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/actionlocal/story/Bean-wins-big-overWeinstein/DQwoAIpPwEe-N1W58EaFOw.cspx Perhaps the most anticipated election results were for the race for the Florida State Senate Seat District 4. Aaron Bean won with 58 percent of the vote to Mike Weinstein's 42 percent. It was expected to be a close race. And with Mike Weinstein's political ties to Jacksonville, many people thought he would walk away a winner. But, no such luck.

Reporters blog: Inside Aaron Beans results viewing WOKV-AM, Jacksonville http://www.wokv.com/news/news/reporters-blog-inside-aaron-beans-results-viewing/nRBjs/ As soon as the polls closed at 7 PM there was a steady stream of supporters that started rolling in to the conference room in the Hyatt Downtown where Aaron Bean is holding his election night gathering. They are met with a buffet, open bar and lots of red, white and blue with the room decked out in balloons and Aaron Bean for Florida Senate signs. Gaetzs slate runs table in Senate GOP races Miami Herald blog http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/08/gaetzs-slate-runs-table-in-senate-gopraces.html Celebrating victory Tuesday night, Sen. Don Gaetz said his candidates were superior. But it didn't hurt to have more than $3 million for mail, TV ads and ground support, much of it from corporate interests in Tallahassee such as utilities, doctors, health care companies and agribusiness. Florida primaries treat legislative leaders well Florida Current http://www.thefloridacurrent.com/article.cfm?id=28912515 Tuesday was a good day to be supported by legislative leaders, as candidates favored by the heavyweights of the Legislature generally held the day. There were few surprises in the legislative races, but there were some contests that could head to a recount. Most notably Rep. Jeff Clemens held a 318-vote lead over Rep. Mack Bernard in the Senate District 27 Democratic primary when all precincts were counted, but as provisional and absentee ballots THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 15, 2012.......Former Rep. Aaron Bean and Rep. Jeff Brandes easily won their bids for GOP Senate nominations Tuesday in a pair of victories that could alter the dynamics of a leadership fight in the chamber. Vote Tuesday Fernandina Beach News Leader http://www.fbnewsleader.com/articles/2012/08/13/today/web%20election%20day.txt Tuesday is Election Day, and Nassau County voters will choose a new sheriff, two county commissioners and two school board members. Voters also will choose district judges. Republicans will choose their candidate for property appraiser, state senator and state representative, and both Republicans and Democrats have statewide candidates to pick. Primary election turnout expected to be low Florida Current http://www.thefloridacurrent.com/article.cfm?id=28892414 Elections supervisors across Florida expect generally light voter turnout Tuesday in hard-fought primary races that will set the slates for the state's November campaign. "We're set up for 100 percent of the voters, got ballots for everyone," Susan Bucher, the Palm Beach County supervisor, said Monday. "But it's been a pretty quiet campaign season so far."

Interest high in primary despite no marquis race WJXT-TV News 4, Jacksonville http://www.news4jax.com/election-2012/Interest-high-in-primary-despite-no-marquis-race//1875986/16092392/-/9g58jf/-/index.html Even without a marquis, statewide race, experts predict turnout in Florida's primary may be higher than four years ago. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland says 7.3 percent of voters have already cast ballots through either early or absentee voting, and he expects the total turnout after Tuesday's voting will reach 23 percent. Bean/Weinstein: More similarities than differences? WOKV-AM, Jacksonville http://www.wokv.com/news/news/local/why-attacks-bean-and-weinstein/nQ95Y/ One of the most heated races this primary season may actually be between two very similar candidates. They seem to be searching for a difference between themselves, and as a result the campaign seems to get a little bit crazy, says Jacksonville University Political Science Professor Stephen Baker. Primary Day: Northeast Floridas races to watch Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-08-13/primary-day-northeastfloridas-races-watch You know those candidates that have been overflowing your mailboxes each night? Today is the day you vote for those guys. Some people more than 33,000 in Duval County have already voted in the primary, but thats only roughly 6 percent of county voters. As usual, most who vote will vote on election day. GOP Senate contest tops Florida Primary slate Sarasota Herald-Tribune http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120814/APN/1208140560?p=1&tc=pg A Republican U.S. Senate showdown highlights Florida's primary election, where a light voter turnout is anticipated across the state. Republicans will choose between U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, former Congressman Dave Weldon and tea party favorite Mike McCalister in the GOP Senate race. Democrats and Republicans are also voting in primaries for congressional, legislative and local races. Lake Ray backs Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-08-09/lake-ray-backs-aaron-bean State Rep. Lake Ray, R - Jacksonville, has endorsed state Senate candidate Aaron Bean.

Well-liked State Rep. Dan Davis endorses Aaron Bean in SD 4 Saint PetersBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/well-liked-state-rep-dan-davis-endorses-aaron-bean-in-sd-4 State Senate candidate Aaron Bean today announced that Representative Daniel Davis joins Jacksonville Senators John Thrasher and Steve Wise in endorsing him in his bid for the newlydrawn State Senate District 4 seat. Daniel Davis backs Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-08-08/daniel-davis-backs-aaronbean Sunburn for 8/7: A morning rerad of what's hot in Florida Politics Saint PetersBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/sunburn-for-87-a-morning-read-of-whats-hot-in-florida-politics FLORIDA TIMES-UNION ENDORSES AARON BEAN IN SD 4. T-U endorsement: Aaron Bean in battle of good men Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/editorials/2012-08-06/story/t-u-endorsement-aaron-bean-battlegood-men Two strong, likable candidates are competing in the Republican primary for the redrawn Florida Senate seat in Duval and Nassau counties. Jim Horne, JU President endorse Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union https://www.google.com/search?q=Jim+Horne%2C+JU+President+endorse+Aaron+Bean+&ie= utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Aaron Bean has snagged the endorsements of former Education Commissioner Jim Horne and Jacksonville University President Kerry Romesburg. Aaron Bean gets support from local elected officials Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/feeditem/aaron-bean-gets-support-local-elected-officials State Senate candidate Aaron Bean Tuesday picked up the endorsement of Jacksonville Beach City Councilman Tom Taylor and Neptune Beach Councilman-elect Scott Wiley. Nassau Builders Council endorses Aaron Bean for State Senate First Coast News Nassau Builders Council endorses Aaron Bean for State Senate Rep. Aaron Bean announced Friday that the Nassau Builders Council has endorsed him in his candidacy for the newly created Florida Senate District 4 seat.

Gary Chartrand endorses Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-07-20/gary-chartrand-endorsesaaron-bean Gary Chartrand, a member of the state board of education and executive chairman of Acosta, Friday endorsed state Senate candidate Aaron Bean. SD 4: First Coast GOP Rivals Unveil Endorsements Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/sd-4-first-coast-gop-rivals-unveil-endorsements Two Republicans battling it out in the Aug. 14 primary for an open state Senate seat representing parts of the First Coast scored major endorsements on Wednesday. Dental association pitches in for Costello Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-07-19/story/politijax-dental-association-pitchescostello GOP congressional candidate Fred Costello, a dentist by trade, is getting help from some of his own. Tom Slade Backs Aaron Bean's Bid for the State Senate Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/tom-slade-backs-aaron-beans-bid-state-senate Tom Slade, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), announced on Wednesday that he is backing former Rep. Aaron Bean over Rep. Mike Weinstein, RJacksonville, in the Aug. 14 Republican primary for the open Florida Senate seat that represents all of Nassau and parts of Duval County. NRA Gets Behind John Legg and Aaron Bean in State Senate Races Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/nra-gets-behind-john-legg-and-aaron-bean-state-senateraces On Monday, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida waded into two of the more competitive Republican legislative primaries in Florida when the groups backed House Speaker Pro Tempore John Legg, R-Port Richey, and former Rep. Aaron Bean for Senate seats. NRA backs Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-07-16/nra-backs-aaron-bean The NRA is supporting state Senate candidate Aaron Bean in his primary bid against state Rep. Mike Weinstein, R - Jacksonville.

Jeb Bush featured in second Aaron Bean ad Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/feeditem/jeb-bush-featured-second-aaron-bean-ad Jeb Bush was featured in a Bean ad in May, but it was paid for by outside group Florida Liberty Foundation of Florida. State GOP, leadership dump more cash into primaries than ever before Florida Times-Union http://m.jacksonville.com/news/politics/2012-07-14/story/state-gop-leadership-dump-more-cashprimaries-ever To a degree that is unprecedented, the Republican Party of Florida is taking sides in GOP primaries across the state in a big way, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Senate leadership's support for Aaron Bean grow$$$$ Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/feeditem/senate-leaderships-support-aaron-bean-grow. Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-07-13/senate-leaderships-supportaaron-bean-grow The Republican establishment is in big for Aaron Bean. Campaign finance reports out Friday show that a leadership-supported outside group called Liberty Foundation of Florida has spent $1.7 million this eleciton cycle. Of that, a large portion has gone to helping Bean defeat state Rep. Mike Weinstein, R - Jacksonville. Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils Legislative Endorsements Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/florida-chamber-commerce-unveils-legislativeendorsements The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday unveiled its endorsements in legislative races across the Sunshine State, backing candidates based on their positions on how to bring jobs to the state and improve a continuing sluggish economy. Sunburn for 7/12: A morning read of what's hot in Florida politics SaintPetersBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/sunburn-for-712-a-morning-read-of-whats-hot-in-floridapolitics Ron Sachs Communications is already a championship-caliber public affairs, branding, issues management, messaging and crisis communications firm. Now, the Sachs firm may have distanced themselves from the competition even more by acquiring Whats Next Marketing, the hottest young social media/digital marketing firm in the Southeast.

Florida Chamber of Commerce issues legislative endorsements Miami Herald http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/07/florida-chamber-of-commerce-issueslegislative-endorsements.html The Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the following legislative endorsements. Florida Chamber backs Siplin, Brooks, Pena in Central Florida legislative races Orlando Sentinel http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/07/florida-chamber-backs-siplin-brookspena-in-central-florida-legislative-races.html The Florida Chamber of Commerce, the most well-heeled business lobby in the Capitol, has issued its legislative endorsements, and the roster includes a few head-turners in Central Florida. First in SPblog: Here are the Florida Chambers endorsements in 2012 legislative races SaintPetersBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/2012/07/first-in-spblog-here-are-the-florida-chambersendorsements-in-2012-legislative-races/ Following a comprehensive and deliberative candidate selection process, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today announces candidate endorsements for the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. Obamacare Decision Trickles Down to First Coast GOP Senate Primary Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/obamacare-decision-trickles-down-first-coast-gopsenate-primary With the Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday upholding most of the federal healthcare law that President Barack Obama signed in 2010, the impact of the decision is already shaping state and local politics. Trio of loval officials back Aaron Bean Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/obamacare-decision-trickles-down-first-coast-gopsenate-primary With the Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday upholding most of the federal healthcare law that President Barack Obama signed in 2010, the impact of the decision is already shaping state and local politics. Bean is running for state Senate District 4, which includes all of Nassau and portions of Duval County. He is running against state Rep. Mike Weinstein, RJacksonville, in the GOP primary. UNF professor Nancy Soderberg is the race's lone Democrat. Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-06-26/trio-local-officials-backaaronbean?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Jacksonvill ecomsNewsSportsAndEntertainment+%28Jacksonville%27s+Most+Recent+Headlines++Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29

First Coast local leaders voice support for Aaron Bean's State Senate campaign SaintPetersBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/first-coast-local-leaders-voice-support-for-aaron-beans-statesenate-campaign Republican Aaron Bean today announced that Mayor Stan Totman of Baldwin, Vice Mayor Kara Tucker of Neptune Beach, and Nassau County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller John Crawford have endorsed him in his candidacy for the newly-drawn Florida Senate District 4 seat Florida Medical Association backs Aaron Bean Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/feeditem/florida-medical-association-backs-aaron-bean The Florida Medical Association is backing Republican state Senate candidate Aaron Bean, his campaign announced Wednesday. Florida Medical Association backs Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://m.jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-06-13/florida-medicalassociation-backs-aaron-bean The Florida Medical Association is backing Republican state Senate candidate Aaron Bean, his campaign announced Wednesday. As a member of the Florida House, Bean was chairman of the Healthcare Council. Aarons health care experience in the Florida House speaks volumes, said John Katopodis, president of the FMA PAC. He understands the challenges our medical community faces day in and day out and the importance of providing access to quality and affordable health care in our diverse state. The FMA supports Aaron Bean for Senate District 4. Jaguars Legend Backs Aaron Bean in First Coast Senate Race Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/jaguars-legend-backs-aaron-bean-first-coast-senate-race Tony Boselli, best know for his stellar career as an offensive linesman for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL, is growing more active politically on the First Coast and, on Monday, he endorsed former Rep. Aaron Bean in an interesting GOP primary for a state Senate seat. Mike Hightower, Nassau County Tax Collector back Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-05-31/mike-hightower-nassaucounty-tax-collector-back-aaron-bean Mike Hightower, a former head of the Duval County GOP and current Blue Cross Blue Shield lobbyist, and Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew are backing Aaron Bean's bid for state Senate.

Former Duval GOP Chair Mike Hightower voices support for Aaron Bean in SD 4 SaintPetersBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/former-duval-gop-chair-mike-hightower-voices-support-foraaron-bean-in-sd-4 Aaron Bean, a small business owner and former Florida State Representative, today announced that former Chair of the Duval County Republican Party Mike Hightower has endorsed him in his candidacy for the newly-drawn Florida Senate District 4 seat, which includes Duval and Nassau Counties. Thursday political roundup News Service Florida http://politics.nsfblogs.com/2012/05/31/thursday-political-roundup/ The GOP incumbents had an average approval rating of 41 percent and disapproval of 33 percent including a nearly even 37/36 split in the 28 most vulnerable Republican districts. There are some caveats which are discussed in the Post piece here Aaron Bean Garners More Support in First Coast Senate Race Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/aaron-bean-garners-more-support-first-coast-senaterace Facing one of the most competitive and intriguing Republican legislative primaries in August, former Rep. Aaron Bean, now seeking a state Senate seat to represent parts of Duval and Nassau counties, added to his team on Thursday when Mike Hightower and Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew announced they were backing him. Florida Chamber backs Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-05-30/florida-chamber-backsaaron-bean Aaron Bean knows the Jacksonville business community and understands what it takes to be a small business owner in Florida, said Marian Johnson, senior vice president of Political Operations for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in a release. SaintPeteresBlog http://www.saintpetersblog.com/florida-chamber-endorses-aaron-bean-in-sd-4 Putnam backs Bean in SD 4 race News Service of Florida http://politics.nsfblogs.com/2012/05/23/putnam-backs-bean-in-sd-4-race/ Republican state Senate candidate Aaron Bean got the endorsement of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam on Wednesday. Bean, a former House member from Fernandina Beach, is seeking the newly-drawn Senate District 4 in Nassau and Duval counties. Jeb Bush, Jeff Atwater, Sen. John Thrasher and Sen. Steve Wise all earlier endorsed Bean. State Rep. Mike Weinstein and Jacksonville lawyer Wyman Duggan are also in the GOP primary.

Adam Putnam Backs Aaron Bean's State Senate Bid Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/adam-putnam-backs-aaron-beans-state-senate-bid Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is the second member of the state Cabinet to back the state Senate bid of former Rep. Aaron Bean. State CFO Jeff Atwater has already backed Bean who is running for a state Senate seat based in parts of Duval and Nassau counties. Adam Putnam backs Aaron Bean's state Senate bid Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-05-23/adam-putnam-backs-aaronbeans-state-senate-bid Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is backing the state Senate bid of Republican Aaron Bean. "I support Aaron Bean in his race for the Florida's Senate," Putnam said in a statement. "We need a strong conservative from Northeast Florida in the Senate who will focus on creating jobs and getting our state's economy back on track." Jeff Atwater backs Aaron Bean Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-05-18/jeff-atwater-backs-aaronbean I give Aaron my complete support in his bid for the Florida Senate, said CFO Atwater. Aaron is a true conservative candidate who has a record of cutting property taxes and holding government accountable for every dollar spent," Atwater said in a news release. Jeff Atwater Jumps on the Aaron Bean Bandwagon Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/jeff-atwater-jumps-aaron-bean-bandwagon Former state Rep. Aaron Bean got a big boost for his bid to win a state Senate seat on Friday when he unveiled the endorsement of state CFO Jeff Atwater. Bean is running in the Republican primary to represent parts of Duval and Nassau counties and has strong opponents in the primary, including Rep. Mike Weinstein and attorney Wyman Duggan. No hard feelings: John Thrasher backs Aaron Bean's state Senate bid Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-05-04/story/politijax-no-hard-feelings-john-thrasherbacks-aaron-beans-state#ixzz1urIiLm6V There are apparently no hard feelings between state Senate candidate Aaron Bean and state Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine.

Thrasher and Wise Back Aaron Bean for First Coast Senate Seat Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/john-thrasher-and-steve-wise-back-aaron-bean-firstcoast-senate-seat On Thursday, former state Rep. Aaron Bean unveiled two major endorsements as he continues his battle for a seat in the Florida Senate, winning the backing of Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, and Sen. Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville. Bean had stepped aside for Thrasher when he ran for the Florida Senate back in 2009. Ferry 'a vital link' Fernandina Beach News Leader http://www.fbnewsleader.com/articles/2012/04/02/news/00newsferryvitallink.txt A crowd of concerned citizens - some of whom use the service daily for commuting - met Wednesday at City Hall to learn about efforts to save the St. Johns River Ferry. Let's 'unite': Aaron Bean campaign announces ferry meeting, previews possible defense from Duval detractors Florida Times-Union http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2012-03-27/lets-unite-aaron-beancampaign-announces-ferry-meeting Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/feeditem/aaron-bean-campaign-sets-ferry-meeting In an email blast from his campaign, Republican state Senate candidate Aaron Bean announced Tuesday that he will take part in a town hall to discuss the potential closure of the Mayport Ferry.