Created: 3/26/2008 4:40:18 PM 
By Jackelyn Barnard First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Elections are months away, but the campaigns are in full swing.
While most campaigns are running the conventional way, the House of Representatives race in District 18 is a different story.
Four Candidates are in the race. Candidates are Elaine Brown, Dr. Ronald Renaurt, Dave Smith and Jack Capra.
Capra's campaign is the one catching attention. Capra, who is a lawyer and a Navy Reservist is being deployed for six months to Iraq April 24, 2008.
Capra just got the notice a few weeks ago. He says even though he won't be here for the August primary, he may not make it back in time for the general election in November, and he can't campaign door to door, he is still keeping his hat in the race.
As much of a challenge as its presented, it's also presented some unique opportunities," says Capra.
While the government will limit what Capra can do, his plan is to campaign through emails, a blog and videos sent through his campaign website, all from his post in Baghdad.
"This is all new territory...we'll have to play it by ear."
This is the fifth deployment for Capra since 2001. He spent time in Iraq before. In 2004, he was wounded by an IED and was awarded a purple heart for his service.
For more information on Capra, go to his web site.
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