The following contested races will appear on the Aug. 26 ballot.

Channel 4 sent questionaires to every candidate on the ballot, and received these replies. They are presented verbatim as they were received.

Scroll down and read about the candidates in contested races for U.S. and state House districts in Northeast Florida.

7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - Democratic

Democrats in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties will choose between Clyde Malloy and Faye Armitage for a nominee to will face Republican Rep. John Mica in November.

Faye Armitage

AGE: 50

FAMILY: Allison, 22, Angela, 20, Jason, 18, Cassandra, 16, Jerilyn, 14, Son-in-law serving in Iraq, two grandchildren ages 2 yrs and 5 months

OCCUPATION: Former professor of Economics

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Economics

POLITIAL EXPERIENCE: Issue activist for Patient Safety, Stem Cell Research and Universal Healthcare

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Restoring Economic Justice for the middle class
2. Investing in Clean and Renewable Energy Sources
3. Implementing a single payer universal healthcare system

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THAT THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
I can relate to the problems people are experiencing in a way that “ivory tower” politicians can't.

WHAT DO YOU OPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER YOU LEAVE OFFFICE?
For helping the US transition from an employer based healthcare system to a single payer universal healthcare system.

CAMPAIGN WEBSTIE: www.fayeforcongress.com

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Clyde Malloy

Channel 4 has not received a resonse from this candidate.

FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - District 10 - Democratic

Julie Conley and Leonard Brembry are competing for the Democratic nomination in House Distrct 10, which covers parts of Alachua and Columbia counties. The winner will face the winner of the Republican primary in November.

Leonard Bembry

AGE: 60

FAMILY: rarried 40 years to Susan Register Bembry of Jasper,Fl We have 3 children and 8 grandchildren

OCCUPATION: 37 years as a business owner/General Manager of University Homes, Tallahassee,Fl 35 years as a farmer of cattle, timber and row crops in Greenville, Fl

EDUCATION: received AA degree from North Fl. Community College in Madison Fl. and attended Florida State University

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: [No response]

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Good and positive economic growth suited for our area in the 10th district.
2. More and better jobs for our area so that we can maintain our young people in our local communities. They are our greatest asset.
3. Protect our educational access and opportunities from budget cuts and tax restructuring.

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
I have owned and currently operate a retail business and a farming operation. I understand budgeting and good conservative business decisions. I consider my greatest asset to be my ability to negotiate with people and build consensus in a committee environment. I feel this will serve us well in the Fl House of Representatives.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
That I worked hard to represent the people at every oportunity and reflected the values of our district. And that I always cared deeply about the concerns of the people in District 10 and always represented them well.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.LeonardBembry.com

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Julie Conley

AGE: 50

FAMILY: Husband: Tom; Children: Hannah (20) and Gabriel (16)

OCCUPATION: Economic Development Director for Jefferson County, Florida

EDUCATION: Some college (FSU)

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Elected Clerk/Treasurer, City of Monticello 8 years Mayor, City of Monticello 4 years

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Economy (infrastructure upgrades, growth management, workforce training, housing)
2. Agriculture (water source protection, ag-based fuel production)
3. Healthcare

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
As a local elected official and Economic Eevelopment Director for Jefferson County, I have experience dealing with impacts of Legislature's decisions. Have worked with Legislature to try to insure decisions have positive impact on people and businesses. Have a long history of building relations with Democrats and Republicans to find solutions.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
For being accessible and in touch with constituents. For making communities in District 10 more sustainable and better prepared to face the future with good development, improved public schools, an educated workforce and adequate water supplies.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.julieconley.com

FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - District 12 - Republican

Republican voters in Baker, Bradford, Union and part of Clay, Duval and Nassau counties will choose between Bobby Hart and Janet Adkins. The winner will face write-in candidates Damon Fernandez and Robert Scott Ziefel in November.

Janet Adkins

AGE: 42

FAMILY: Husband Doug; children Emily & Douglas

OCCUPATION: School Board Member

EDUCATION: Graduated Valedictorian, Trinity Christian Academy; AA Florida Community College at Jacksonville; BS in Information Science from University of North Florida; MBA from University of North Florida

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Nassau County School Board Member since 1998. Republican State Committeewoman for Nassau County since 2000.

TOP3ISSUES:

1. Create a business climate that will spur small business owners to invest, innovate and become more competitive in rebuilding Florida’s economy.
   We need to reduce regulations that compromise the ability of our small businesses to compete. We need to create strategic empowerment zones as incentives for new and emerging businesses. We need to expand our focus on Florida’s role in the global marketplace. We need to improve our education system so that we will have a competitive and innovative workforce, and we need to use technology to bring down the cost of healthcare.
2. 2Reform Education - We need to increase the role of technology and consumer preferences in delivering education especially in middle and high schools and community colleges. We must fundamentally rethink our approach to education and how we fund it.
   Expanded use of technology and Internet-based systems will permit students to access better sources of information more rapidly without having to add new buildings and staff.
3. Reduce cost of health care - My direct involvement in my family-owned, assisted-living facility and my service as chair of the local community alliance which dealt with foster care, Medicaid reform and community-based services has given me a unique perspective on the factors that affect healthcare costs. I believe we need to rethink how we fund care, and we need to expand our use of technology in managing health information.

HOWCANYOUHELP: My experience on the School Board and in the private sector has given me a unique perspective on the need for workforce education. It is the key to our ability to compete in the global economy.

LEGACY: For being a part of the team that got Florida's economy moving again.

WEBSITE: www.janetadkins.com

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Bobby Hart

AGE: 54

FAMILY: Cheryl, Sons Dustin (28), Jonathan (25), Daughter in law Ty, grandsons Rylan (3) and Shayne (1)

OCCUPATION: Teacher

EDUCATION: BS/MA Communications-University of Florida

POLITICALEXPERIENCE: Baker County School Board, 1990-1996. Candidate for Florida House, 2000.

TOP3ISSUES:

1. Adequately funding education.
2. Maintaining high standards to ensure our students are ready to become productive members of society.
3. Ensuring we maintain the natural resources and lifestyle we enjoy in Northeast Florida to be able to provide our children with the quality of life they deserve.

HOWCANYOUHELP: I know the district better than anyone in the race and have demonstrated a history of leadership in the military--including two tours of Iraq--and 30 years in the classroom.

LEGACY: That Florida is a better state for my service

WEBSITE: Votebobbyhart.com

FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - District 14 - Democrat

Democratic voters will choose between Pat Lockett-Felder and Mia Jones in this district contained in northwest and western Duval County. The winner will face Republican Sarah Lovett in November.

Mia Jones

AGE: 40

FAMILY: Parents: Lawrence and Hannah Jones. Single. No children.

Occupation: Elected Official

Education: She was educated in the Duval County Public School System and graduated from William M. Raines Senior High School (Class of 1986). She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA in Human Resource Management, both from Florida A & M University (FAMU).

Political Experience: Twice Elected to the Jacksonville City Council

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Crime Prevention - I have worked with state juvenile justice officials and local law enforcement to ensure the reopening of the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). As State Representative, I will support this program and work to ensure that children will receive the necessary evaluation and direction to help them make better life choices. I will support targeted funding for job training based on workforce forecasts, apprenticeship programs and continuing education for Florida's workforce. This will help strengthen our economy and reduce crime.
2. Public Education - I recognize the importance of ensuring that all students receive a quality education. As State Representative, I will work to reduce the significance of the FCAT in grading schools and students. I will also focus attention on the need to increase the allowable drop-out age from 16 to 18 and I will work to increase the VPK Program from four hours to six hours to make a greater difference in preparing little ones for kindergarten.
3. Health Care & Insurance - I believe preventative evaluations are critical to improving healthcare on a long term basis. As State Representative, I will develop a plan to create a Small Business Health Tax Credit which will enable more of Floridians to be covered by health insurance.

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
I can help the voters because I have already laid the foundation needed for legislative service by building relationships with our current delegation and other legislative members around the state. This puts me in a unique position to bring Jacksonville and North Florida issues to the forefront. Additionally, I have worked to bridge the relationship between local, state and federal entities in order to maximize resources and better serve the needs of my constituents. The fact that I am a consensus builder, will allow the voters that I represent to be heard rather than ignored.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
When I leave office I want to be remembered for my commitment to making positive improvement in my community. I want to be remembered as one who did not seek glorification or notoriety but as one who worked well with others to resolve the problems within our community. Finally, I want to be remembered as one who was persistent even in the face of adversity and driven to succeed on behalf of those who may not have a voice.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.miajones.org

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Pat Locket-Felder

Channel 4 has not received a reply from this candidate.

FLOLRIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - District 17 - Republican

Republican voters in this district representing Arlington and North Jacksonville will choose between Gordon Morgan, Lake Ray and Mario Rubio.. The winner will face Democrat Regina Young and write-in candidate John Rosso III in November.

Gordon Morgan

AGE: 64

FAMILY: Parents Ross and Lorraine, Sisters Darnell and Betty.

OCCUPATION: Retired as the Chief Assistant of the Duval County Clerk of the Courts.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1961; attended Jacksonville University in 1961 and 1962.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: I have volunteered in several political campaigns over the last 15 years.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Education: We must properly fund education. We must make sure we keep today's children out of tomorrow's prisons. We must also properly fund education to prepare our future leaders for entry into college. We must provide other avenues of education (trade schools, apprenticeships) for those who want to enter the work force without college.
2. Public Safety: The most essential function of government is to protect its citizens. We must adequately fund our police, along with essential fire and EMS services. We must also make sure that we are prepared for emergencies on a bigger scale, such as wildfires and hurricanes.
3. We must continually strive to bring better paying jobs to Jacksonville so its hard working citizens can go after a higher paying job and provide a better quality of life for their loved ones.

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
I am the only candidate in this race that has retired to run. Being the Representative for District 17 will be my ONLY job.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
My goal is for people to remember me as the regular hard working representative that they could always count on to be on their side. I want to be remembered as the guy they could always get in contact with. Finally, I would also like to be remembered for making strides to improve the district so it is in a better condition than when I started.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: gordonmorgan2008.com

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Lake Ray

Channel 4 has not received a reply from this candidate.

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Mario Rubio

AGE: 58

FAMILY: Married, Three Children

OCCUPATION: Business Management

EDUCATION: Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting.

POLITICALEXPERIENCE: I have never held public office. However, I have been involved with and developed positive relationships with Legislators through my work as the Chairman of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Advisory Council and my job as Director of Constituent Relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.

TOP3ISSUES:

1. Economy
2. Public Safety
3. Education

HOWCANYOUHELP: I think given the fact that there are 120 members in the House of Representatives an inclusive and participative style of management is needed in order to insure that the needs of the citizens of Jacksonville are understood, acknowledged and included in the decision making process.

I believe that my participative management style and my business experience coupled with the relationships that I have already established with legislators will afford me the opportunity to achieve results expected by the citizens of Jacksonville and District 17.

LEGACY: I want to be remembered as someone who worked hard and achieved the results that the people of Jacksonville and District 17 want and deserve.

WEBSITE: www.votemario.com

FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - District 18 - Republican

Republican voters in this district that covers southeastern Duval County, the beaches and northeast St. Johns County will choose between Ronald "Doc" Renuart, Jack Capra and Elaine Brown. The winner will face Democrat Dave Smith and independent candidate Daniel Walsh in November.

Elaine Brown

AGE: 64

FAMILY: Husband, Richard Brown, 6 adult children

OCCUPATION: District Manager for Wrathell, Hart & Hunt

EDUCATION: Graduate of Massey Business College

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Served two terms on the Jacksonville City Council. Served as President of the Council in 2005.Seved on the Downtown Development Authority. chaired Master Plan for Downtown

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Economy - Good business environment with less taxing and regulation
2. Education - Money needs to go to the classroom and local districts to educate our children and prepare for workforce development.
3. Water - Protect and preserve the St. Johns River.

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
Accessability and experience and working closely with voters and local government

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
Making a positive difference for now and future generations

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.ElectElaine.net

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Jack Capra

Channel 4 has not received a reply from this candidate.

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Ronald "Doc" Renuart

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - District 21 - Republican

Republican voters in Bradford, a portion of Clay and Putnam counties will choose between Charles Van Zant, Patricia Freeman and Chris France. The winner will face Democrat Linda Myers in November.

Chris France

AGE: 38

FAMILY: wife Laura- 3 daughters Peyton (5), Allison (4), Natalie (1)

OCCUPATION: Assistant State Attorney

EDUCATION: Loyola of New Orleans- BA double major English and History. Juris Doctor from Loyola Univeristy of N.O. School of Law

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: none.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Developing the economy of district 21 while protecting the unique qulity of life found here.
2. Ensuring our schools are properly funded in this comming tax year.
3. Protecting our water resources in the face of over development outside our district.

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
As a criminal prosecutor, I have been tested by crisis and a high violume of legal challenges for the past 11 years. That has ingrained an unwavering sense of principle driven leadership that has been tested time and time again.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
Serving diligently and selflessly.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.franceforstaterep.com

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Patricia Freeman

Channel 4 has not received a reply from this candidate.

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Charles Van Zant

AGE: 64

FAMILY: Married - 8 children

OCCUPATION: Architect

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Architecture; Master of Divinity; Doctorate of Theology

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Clay County Code Board and Clay County School Board

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

1. Primary Job Creation throughout our district. The current financial struggle for basic needs is fragmenting families. This must change.
2. Reducing taxes by reducing government's size and government regulations. Currently, we have a large government that regulates its people. What we must have is a smaller government regulated by the people.
3. Drill the Eastern Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas. Florida must develop our oil and gas reserves and use the royalties and proceeds from taxes on that oil and gas to lower the tax burden for Floridians.

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CAN'T?
My legacy as part of district 21 has been ongoing since I was 7 years old. I have served our people by pastoring two of the districts largest churches, counseling with families through their struggles and interacting in our communities with a position good for our citizens. Having served in two public offices, I am experienced at providing leadership for civic change. I understand the people of our six county district and have been able to help them as one of their own.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE?
For meeting the needs of the common man with conservation wisdom.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.vanzant08.com