The current District 2 commissioner, Kenny Thompson, is not seeking re-election this year. Four candidates are in the Republican primary: Jason Bennett, Jeff Clemons, Jimmy Smith, and Brad Thomas. The winner of the primary will face the sole Democrat in the race, Jenna Talleda, in the general election in November.
News4JAX sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. Scroll down to read the responses of those seeking your vote in their own words.
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Note: Responses are sorted alphabetically by party and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4JAX staff.
| DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE |
Jenna Talleda
Campaign website: None found
Campaign social media: Instagram
The Democratic candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.
| REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES |
Jason Bennett
Campaign website: None found
Campaign social media: Facebook
The Republican candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.
Jeff Clemons
Occupation: farmer for 42 yrs
Age: 60
Family: married to my beautiful wife for 14 years. we have 5 children together and 8 grandchildren.
Education: high school graduate of Bradford county
Political experience: none
What do you see as the top three issues in this race, and how do you plan to address them?
Listen to the people of Bradford County and casting my vote in the direction they want to go instead of the direction of politics. Balancing the budget by cutting out unnecessary spending. protecting our rural way of life by regulating growth.
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
ill be honest and accountable
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
saving the rural way of life in Bradford County and sticking to my word
Campaign website: None given
Campaign social media: None found
Jimmy Smith
Campaign website: None found
Campaign social media: None found
The Republican candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.
Brad Thomas
Campaign website: None found
Campaign social media: None found
The Republican candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.