Former state Rep. Aaron Bean got a big boost for his bid to win a state Senate seat on Friday when he unveiled the endorsement of state CFO Jeff Atwater. Bean is running in the Republican primary to represent parts of Duval and Nassau counties and has strong opponents in the primary, including Rep. Mike Weinstein and attorney Wyman Duggan.
 
“I give Aaron my complete support in his bid for the Florida Senate,” said Atwater. “Aaron is a true conservative candidate who has a record of cutting property taxes and holding government accountable for every dollar spent. We need a conservative like Aaron to represent Northeast Florida in the Senate.”
 
“It is an honor to have CFO Atwater standing in support of my campaign,” said Bean. “My heart is devoted to public service and I believe government can always do better. I am committed to making sure our local economy and job market continues to grow. We must put a stop to raising taxes on hard-working Floridians, and we must reduce government waste and spending.”