News, opinion pieces about Alachua County, Gainesville candidates in November 2022 election

The Gainesville Sun
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This Sun is publishing opinion columns written by local candidates for office before November's election, as well as news stories by reporters on the races. The following is a list of these pieces

Alachua County Commission, District 1

Candidates for the 2022 Alachua County Commission Raemi Eagle-Glenn and Mary Alford.
Candidates for the 2022 Alachua County Commission Raemi Eagle-Glenn and Mary Alford.

Mary Alford: Count on me to make the right decisions as Alachua County commissioner 

Raemi Eagle-Glenn: Change culture of local government to prioritize essential services

News story: Democrat Alford faces Republican Eagle-Glenn for commission seat 

Alachua County Commission, District 2

Ed Braddy and Marihelen Wheeler are vying for a seat on the Alachua County Commission.
Ed Braddy and Marihelen Wheeler are vying for a seat on the Alachua County Commission.

Ed Braddy: Break one-party rule, challenge mindset of County Commission majority

Marihelen Wheeler: An advocate for children, the environment on County Commission 

News story: County Commissioner Wheeler faces former Gainesville Mayor Braddy

Alachua County Commission, District 4

Incumbent, Ken Cornell will contend against Van Elmore and Anthony Johnson for the District 4 County Commission seat.
Incumbent, Ken Cornell will contend against Van Elmore and Anthony Johnson for the District 4 County Commission seat.

Ken Cornell: Let’s continue our progress together in Alachua County

Van Elmore: Alachua County's first responders should be properly funded 

Anthony Johnson: The County Commission should be put a budget 'diet'

News story: Incumbent Cornell faces Elmore, Johnson in County Commission race

Gainesville mayor

Gainesville mayoral candidates Ed Bielarski (left) and Harvey Ward
Gainesville mayoral candidates Ed Bielarski (left) and Harvey Ward

Ed Bielarski: Help me make Gainesville City Hall make sense once again

Harvey Ward: I will continue to make the people’s business my absolute priority

News story: How do mayoral candidates Bielarski and Ward stack up to each other?

Gainesville City Commission, District 2

Ed Book and James Ingle are contending for the Gainesville city commission District 2 seat.
Ed Book and James Ingle are contending for the Gainesville city commission District 2 seat.

Ed Book: City Commission should engage neighbors with courtesy, professionalism

James Ingle: We need commissioners with knowledge of complex issues, experience

News story: What will District 2 commission candidates do to help reduce GRU bills?

Gainesville City Commission, District 3

Dejeon Cain and Casey Willits are vying for the Gainesville city commission District 3 seat.
Dejeon Cain and Casey Willits are vying for the Gainesville city commission District 3 seat.

Dejeon Cain: An opportunity to create the safe, sustainable, livable city of our dreams 

Casey Willits: I want to be a voice for renters who are the majority of District 3

News story: Willits, Cain face off for District 3 seat to address housing, GRU

Florida House, District 21

Democrat Yvonne Hayes Hinson, left, is running against  Republican Hollye Merton for the Florida House's District 21 seat.
Democrat Yvonne Hayes Hinson, left, is running against Republican Hollye Merton for the Florida House's District 21 seat.

Yvonne Hayes Hinson: We won’t back down and I won’t stop fighting for you 

Hollye Merton: My platform focuses on issues paramount to keeping Florida free 

News story: State Rep. Hinson faces challenge from gun advocate Merton

Florida House, District 22

Incumbent Chuck Clemons and Brandon Peters are contending for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives, District 22.
Incumbent Chuck Clemons and Brandon Peters are contending for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives, District 22.

Chuck Clemons: I have kept my promises, delivered results that exceeded expectations

Brandon Peters: It’s time to chart a new path forward, end decades of single-party rule

News story: State House member Clemons battles challenger Peters

Florida Senate, District 9:

Incumbent Keith Perry and Rodney Long are vying for a state senate seat in Florida's 8th district.
Incumbent Keith Perry and Rodney Long are vying for a state senate seat in Florida's 8th district.

Rodney Long: My priorities include raising funding for education, housing, health care

Keith Perry: My focus is fighting for individual rights and freedoms, protecting children

News story: Former commissioner Long challenges state Sen. Perry in District 9

Circuit Court Judge, 8th Judicial Circuit

Steven Brewer and AuBroncee Martin are contending for circuit court judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Steven Brewer and AuBroncee Martin are contending for circuit court judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

AuBroncee Martin: I am committed to preserving the rule of law

Sean Brewer: I pledge to be a fair, impartial Circuit Court judge

News story: Prosecutor, defense attorney face off in a different type of matchup

U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District

Kat Cammack, left, and Danielle Hawk are running for Florida's 3rd Congressional seat.
Kat Cammack, left, and Danielle Hawk are running for Florida's 3rd Congressional seat.

Kat Cammack: Representing Florida’s Third District in Congress requires experience

Danielle Hawk: Election provides clear choice between two visions for nation’s future 

News story: Cammack goes head-to-head with Danielle Hawk on abortion rights, more

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Pieces on Alachua, Gainesville candidates in Nov. 8, 2022 election