Lawson victorious in Democratic primary for Fifth Congressional District of Florida

Anonymous August 30, 2018

Florida A&M University alumnus Alfred “Al” Lawson, Jr. cruised to a big victory in the Democratic primary for th…

Pelosi endorses Al Lawson for reelection

Anonymous August 22, 2018

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi recently endorsed U.S. Rep. Al Lawson for his re-election campaign for Fl…

38 Congressional Black Caucus Members endorse Al Lawson for re-election

Anonymous August 13, 2018

Endorsements include current CBC Chair and four past chairs U.S. Rep. Al Lawson picked up support of the majority …

Lawson, Rutherford help secure U.S. House support for new $18.6M VA clinic in Jacksonville

Anonymous August 17, 2017

U.S. Reps. John Rutherford (FL-04) and Al Lawson (FL-05) recently issued a joint statement praising the passage o…

Lawson says Trump’s budget plan would take away lifelines from nation’s poorest citizens

Anonymous May 24, 2017

Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-5) released the following statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown found guilty of fraud scheme involving bogus charity

Anonymous May 12, 2017

Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown was convicted by a federal jury in Jacksonville, Florida, yesterday for her role in a…

Lawson officially begins term as U.S. representative from Florida District 5

Anonymous January 04, 2017

Yesterday, a new era began in the Fifth Congressional District of Florida (CD5). At an organizational session, U.…

Brown proudly touted support for Mangum during scandal-plagued, losing reelection bid

Anonymous January 02, 2017

Back when Elmira Mangum was struggling to save her presidency between late 2015 and fall 2016, the FAMU alumni s…

Lawson, Alexander cruise to big victories in Florida general election

Anonymous November 09, 2016

Florida A&M University alumni Alfred “Al” Lawson and Ramon Alexander , both Democrats, are two of the big winne…

Florida Times-Union endorses Lawson for U.S. House general election

Anonymous November 02, 2016

The editorial board of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville has endorsed FAMU alumnus Alfred “Al” Lawson in the …

Al Lawson defeats 24-year incumbent Corrine Brown to win CD5 Democratic primary

Anonymous August 31, 2016

Yesterday, Florida A&M University alumnus Alfred “Al” Lawson won the Democratic nomination for the Fifth Con…

Lawson using TV push to reach CD5 voters

Anonymous August 30, 2016

Today is decision day in the Democratic primary for the new Fifth Congressional District of Florida (CD5). Polls ha…

Florida Times-Union of Jacksonville endorses Al Lawson’s bid to oust Corrine Brown

Anonymous August 17, 2016

On Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Times ‐ Union editorial board announced its decision to endorse Florida A&M Un…

Reporter questions Brown about federal indictment after CD5 candidate forum

Anonymous August 03, 2016

Lawson finishes June with $171K, Brown closes month with $99K

Anonymous July 20, 2016

Fifth Congressional District of Florida (CD5) candidate Alfred “Al” Lawson finished the January 1, 2015 to June 30, …

Federal prosecutors charge Brown with fraud

Anonymous July 09, 2016

Congresswoman Corrine Brown and her chief of staff were indicted yesterday for their alleged roles in a conspiracy …

Federal grand jury indicts Corrine Brown

Anonymous July 08, 2016

Yesterday, NBC-affiliate First Coast News of Jacksonville reported that a federal grand jury has voted to indict Cong…

Brown drops U.S. Supreme Court challenge to new CD5 map

Anonymous June 24, 2016

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown has ended her federal lawsuit against the newly redrawn map for the Fifth Congressional Dist…

Poll shows close race between Lawson and Brown in CD5 primary

Anonymous May 04, 2016

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown holds a lead on Democratic challenger Alfred “Al” Lawson that is slightly above the margin …

Lawson qualifies for CD5 primary with more than 2,000 petition signatures

Anonymous April 25, 2016

On April 21, 2016, former Florida Senate Minority Leader Alfred “Al” Lawson announced that he had qualified by petit…