Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster
Carlos Lopez-Cantera has snagged the support Senate President Andy Gardiner.
The Orlando Republican announced Tuesday he was endorsing Lopez-Cantera in the U.S. Senate race. The endorsement comes about a week after House Speaker Steve Crisafulli threw his support behind the lieutenant governor.
“In Florida, Carlos has been a leader in limiting government’s influence into the lives of the everyday Floridians and the result has created less taxes, less regulation and more freedom for citizens to achieve economic independence,” said Gardiner in a statement Tuesday morning. “Carlos has a record of conservative leadership focused on delivering results, which contrasts with the empty Washington rhetoric we have become accustomed to.”
Lopez-Cantera is one of five Republicans vying for their party’s nomination to replace Sen. Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate. He’ll face Rep. David Jolly, Rep. Ron DesSantis, Todd Wilcox and Carlos Beruff in the Aug. 30 primary.
“I’ve worked with Andy for a number of years and his commitment to Florida’s success and economic freedom is going to be an incredible asset as he joins the team,” said Lopez-Cantera in a statement. “As Andy and I continue to work together on this campaign, I appreciate his efforts as we send the message to Washington that it is time for a Florida Republican in the U.S. Senate.
