GOP Senate candidate Ron DeSantis scores Northeast Florida sheriffs’ backing

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On Tuesday morning, the Ron DeSantis Senate campaign showed strength in the candidate’s Northeast Florida backyard, via a joint statement of endorsement for the Ponte Vedra Republican from three influential lawmen and politicians: Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams, and St. John’s County Sheriff David Shoar.

“Ron DeSantis has served our country in the military, advocated for a strong national defense, and demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting the American taxpayer and reducing our national debt,” the sheriffs’ statement begins.

“As a former prosecutor, Ron DeSantis is keenly aware of the challenges facing law enforcement and has been steadfast in his support for our community.  We think he will make a great U.S. Senator for Florida and we are confident that he will be a Senator that the law enforcement community in Florida can count on for support,” the statement concludes.

In a crowded primary for the GOP Senate nomination with no clear frontrunner, it is important for candidates like DeSantis to keep their regional bases on board with endorsements such as these.

A.G. Gancarski

A.G. Gancarski has written for FloridaPolitics.com since 2014. He is based in Northeast Florida. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski



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