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McNesby’s Out; Morgan or Scapecchi Will Be New Escambia Sheriff
August 27, 2008
Republican challenger David Morgan beat incumbent Escambia County Sheriff Ron McNesby Tuesday by over three thousand votes. Morgan will face Democratic challenger Larry Scapecchi in November. Scapecchi beat Samuel Lucas on the Democratic ticket Tuesday.
McNesby raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for his campaign warchest in his bid to keep the county’s top cop job. Morgan raised just over $59,000. But in the end, Morgan said the race did not come down to money, but to Escambia voters ready for a change.
“I am very humbled,” Morgan told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday night. “This was positive proof that it was time for a change at the Escambia County Sheriff’ Department.”
“Money did not make the difference,” he said. “We talked directly to over 12,500 households during this race, and we developed our plan based upon what the people of this county wanted.”
“Money did not buy this election,” Morgan said. “Offices are no longer for sale in Escambia County.”
On the Democratic side, “Scapecchi said he was pleased with the turnout and the results.
“We are excited,” Scapecchi said. “The voters have decided that they are looking for a change in Escambia County. We are ready to be that change.”
NorthEscambia.com called McNesby’s campaign headquarters Tuesday night, be we were told that he was not available for comment by the person answering the phone.
Morgan received 13,550 (56.7%) of the vote. McNesby received 10,343 (43.3%) of the vote.
In the Democratic primary, Scapecchi was the favorite two to one over his opponent. Scapecchi had 10,754 (65.4%) of the vote to 5,679 (34.6%) votes for Lucas.
Morgan and Scapecchi will face each other on the November 4 ballot for the job of Escambia County Sheriff.
Pictured above: Larry Scapecchi (left) and David Morgan at different appearances at the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club. NorthEscambia.com file photos.
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Its good to see us get past the good ole attitude. I hope we can work it across the board. It is very needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!