Michael Kirwan enters Democratic Primary in CD 4

A Jacksonville lawyer who only recently joined the Democratic Party is joining its Primary in Northeast Florida’s 4th Congressional District.

“DC politicians are putting special interests ahead of everyday people,” said Michael Kirwan^[1], who was previously a partner at Foley and Lardner.

“The chaotic measures that they are undertaking are preventing businesses from knowing what the rules are, which is harming Americans and our businesses at every level. DC politicians are making radical short term political decisions that are causing massive long-term harm.”

Kirwan, a Harvard Law graduate who once chaired the Jacksonville Ethics Commission, hopes to receive the nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean^[2].

Kirwan argues the incumbent Republican from Fernandina Beach allowed Jacksonville to lose out on pivotal public grants, and alleges “growing chaos in Washington and lack of results for North Florida families” leaves potential constituents on the brink.

“Too many families are one car accident, one medical bill, or one paycheck away from financial ruin … and this Congress isn’t doing anything about it. Social Security has a looming financial deadline, and jobs are disappearing in our labor market here at home,” Kirwan said.

“I’m running for Congress to change that. I’ll fight to cut taxes for middle class and working families, bring down insurance rates, and make homeownership affordable again.”

Kirwan faces an uphill climb even if he gets the nomination.

As of the end of June, Federal Election Commission^[3] records showed Bean with more than $830,000 cash on hand. The district is 41% Republican and 34% Democrat, and Bean received 57% of the vote in 2024’s General Election.

Two Democrats, Ricky Knoles and Brittney Robinson, have already opened campaign accounts. Knoles has raised just over $4,000 and Robinson has yet to record fundraising activity.

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