Sean Shaw off to quick start in HD 61 fundraising

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House District 61 hopeful Sean Shaw said Monday he’s raised more than $20,000 during his first 20 days of  campaigning.

“Our supporters have stepped up in a big way,” Shaw said in a prepared statement. “They know I’ll work hard for our families and make our streets safer for our children. As our Consumer Advocate, as an attorney fighting for victims, and as a volunteer serving our community, I’ve always put people first.  I’m so thankful for the overwhelming show of support.”

Shaw said last month that he’s running for the HD 61 seat, a district encompassing East Tampa, Ybor City and parts of West Tampa. He ran for the seat in 2014 and lost to fellow Democrat Ed Narain. Narain has said he’ll be stepping down from his seat this year to run for the state Senate 19 seat being vacated by Arthenia Joyner.

East Tampa community activist Diane Hart is also running as a Democrat in the race. She entered the race a couple of weeks ago, and has not had to report any financials yet.

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