Jacob Ogles
As her opponent travel the state in campaign buses, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham spent most of her weekend in a yellow dog.
Graham campaigned in South Florida Saturday via a school bus with an “Educators for Graham” banner on the side as she visited early voting locations in advance of the Aug. 28 Democratic primary. Graham rode with Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall and a host of other education and political leaders.
The FEA in June endorsed Graham as its choice for Governor, and spent the weekend educating voters as to why. Graham for her part lists the support of educators as a critical constituency.
“As students head back to school this month, I’m asking voters to join us at the polls in support of our campaign and public education,” Graham said. “I’m honored to have the support of educators and school staff across the state, and, as governor, my top priority will be to support our public schools.”
Graham took her bus tour to early voting locations in Democratic bastions of the state. She started Saturday at the Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, then stopped to pick up more votes at the Miami Lakes Community Center then finally ended the route at the Miramar Branch Library.
A famous parent also rode the bus, as former Sen. and Gov. Bob Graham rode with the campaign aiming to elect his daughter Florida’s first female governor.
McCall wasn’t the only top teacher in the state vouching for Graham on the trail. FEA Secretary-Treasurer Luke Flynt and a group of educators also campaigned with Graham.
Of course, educators aren’t backing Graham at the expense of other Democrats. The Red for Education Teacher Rally, taking place from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Miami Gardens, has announced all five major Democratic candidates for governor — Graham, Andrew Gillum, Jeff Greene, Philip Levine and Chris King — will be in attendance.
Awesome bus tour educating the vote in south Florida! Special thanks to the dedicated people that rode with us all day! Sec/Tres @laflynt, @skipbutterfly @GuerridoMaria Kristen Costello, Cartier Scott, Mary Slavin, Nick Mrozowski! A great day! pic.twitter.com/N5UTBaT5O0
— Joanne McCall (@joannefea) August 18, 2018
Excited to have my parents join us for our Early Vote Tour Miami stop!
They taught me the importance of a good education from a young age. Now I’m running for governor to ensure every Florida child receives a quality education! #EducateTheVote #EducatorsForGraham pic.twitter.com/VChJzXjQvW
— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) August 18, 2018
