Jacob Ogles
Republican Chase Brannan has some heavy hitters backing his campaign in House District 10. Those include U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, two sitting Sheriffs, and a host of elected officials from Columbia and Baker counties.
“In the short time since launching our campaign, we have raised just under $55,000 and received numerous endorsements from community leaders who share our conservative values and vision for Florida,” Brannan said. “It is an honor to have such strong support from this community for our campaign and vision.
The Macclenny Republican is running to succeed his father, Rep. Chuck Brannan, in the House. The older Brannan cannot run again because of term limits.
Patronis, a former Chief Financial Officer and longtime Panhandle leader, led the younger Brannan’s list of endorsements.
Baker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden and Union County Sheriff Brad Whitehead are both endorsing Brannan’s campaign. The district covers both of those counties in full, as well as Bradford and Columbia counties and part of Alachua County.
In Columbia County, former Sheriffs Bill Gootee and Frank Owens have both endorsed Brannan. So have sitting County Commissioners Rocky Ford, Tim Murphy, Kevin Parnell and Everett Phillips. Columbia County Clerk of Court Jay Swisher and Columbia County School Board members Dana Brady-Giddens and Hunter Peeler also announced support.
In Baker County, Property Appraiser Tim Sweat and Tax Collector Amy Dugger both back Brannan, as does County Commissioner Tyler Mobley and School Board members Jack Baker, Clayton Lyons and Amanda Rhoden Hodges.
Former Florida House Speaker Pro Tempore Chuck Clemons, an Alachua Republican, also endorsed Brannan. Former state Rep. Bobby Payne, a Palatka Republican, threw his support behind the younger Brannan as well.
Former Baker County Schools Superintendent Sherrie Raulerson also backed Brannan, as did former Baker County Commissioners Cathy Rhoden and Alex Robinson and former Baker County Judge Joey Williams.
Local leaders, including Macclenny Councilman Danny Norton and Lake City Mayor Noah Walker, also endorsed Brannan’s campaign. Florida’s 3rd Judicial Circuit Public Defender Cliff Wilson and Jacksonville City Council President Randy White are supporting the candidate too.
“My family history extends eight generations deep in North Central Florida, instilling in me the conservative principles that value community work and service to others,” Brannan said.
“I will always fight for the great people who call North Central Florida home. That means finding ways to make everything from housing to groceries to insurance more affordable for everyone. With our shared conservative values, I know we will be successful.”
