Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After four prior attempts at a Florida congressional seat (both Districts 4 and 5), Democrat LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway has again set her sights on Republican incumbent Aaron Bean. In addition to earning an endorsement from civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the fourth generation Jacksonville native and Florida Supreme Court arbitrator has gotten some positive recent polling, suggesting she could be poised for a repeat of her primary upset in 2022. Holloway faces off against well-funded Democratic opponent Michael Kirwin and Democratic Socialist Brit Robinson in the Aug. 18 primary. We ask her about her legislative priorities and take listener calls and emails for the candidate. First Coast Connect is covering a range of local races and election-related topics between now and Nov. 3. You can find detailed information about upcoming elections, including information about candidates and ballot initiatives in your specific district, at the nonpartisan League of Women Voters website Vote411.org. Detailed candidate coverage is also featured in Jacksonville Today’s political section.
Guest: LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 4th Congressional District
After four prior attempts at a Florida congressional seat (both Districts 4 and 5), Democrat LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway has again set her sights on Republican incumbent Aaron Bean. In addition to earning an endorsement from civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the fourth generation Jacksonville native and Florida Supreme Court arbitrator has gotten some positive recent polling, suggesting she could be poised for a repeat of her primary upset in 2022. Holloway faces off against well-funded Democratic opponent Michael Kirwin and Democratic Socialist Brit Robinson in the Aug. 18 primary. We ask her about her legislative priorities and take listener calls and emails for the candidate. First Coast Connect is covering a range of local races and election-related topics between now and Nov. 3. You can find detailed information about upcoming elections, including information about candidates and ballot initiatives in your specific district, at the nonpartisan League of Women Voters website Vote411.org. Detailed candidate coverage is also featured in Jacksonville Today’s political section.
Guest: LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 4th Congressional District
