Phil Ammann
Paul Renner picked up a handful of local law enforcement endorsements today in his campaign for House District 24.
The attorney and Jacksonville native announced the support of State Attorney R.J. Larizza of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson in the Republican primary set for January 27 and general election on April 7.
Renner is seeking to replace state Rep. Travis Hutson, who vacated the District 24 seat to run for the Senate District 6 special election.
“As a former prosecutor, Paul understands that protecting our families and neighborhoods from violent crime requires daily vigilance and that public safety is a top priority of government,” Larizza said.
Renner is a “man of principle,” Shoar said, and “the right choice” to represent District 24.
“Paul has defended our country abroad serving in the U.S. Navy, put felons behind bars here at home as an assistant state attorney and is an active community member here on the First Coast,” Johnson added.
In thanking the three for their endorsement, Renner promised to be a “strong advocate for measures that promote public safety and ensure adequate resources” for law enforcement.
So far, Renner has received endorsements from the National Rifle Association (NRA), Unified Sportsmen of Florida, former House Speaker Will Weatherford, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida and the Associated Builders and Contractors of the First Coast.
Renner faces Sheamus McNeeley, Ron Sanchez and Danielle Anderson in next Tuesday’s GOP primary, and the winner will face Democrat Adam Morley. District 24 includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia counties.
