Associated Industries of Florida political action committee has released its list of legislative endorsements.
The business group’s PAC opted behind Mike Weinstein in the northeast District 4 Senate battle that includes former Rep. Aaron Beach, a Republican from Jacksonville who has received the backing of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Yet AIF’s PAC didn’t make a recommendation in several other races that are also expected to receive plenty of attention, such as the Senate District 34 contest that is expected to pit sitting Sens. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, against Maria Sachs, D-Boca Raton.
“The candidates endorsed today best reflect the values and principles of Associated Industries of Florida and its members,” Tom Feeney, Associated Industries of Florida president and CEO, stated in a release. “We look forward to working with them on the issues employers believe are critical to future job growth, economic success, and the vitality of our great state.”
The endorsed
SENATE
District Candidate
1. Don Gaetz (R).
2. Greg Evers (R).
3. Bill Montford (D).
4. Mike Weinstein (R).
6. John Thrasher (R).
7. Rob Bradley (R).
9. Audrey Gibson (D).
11. Alan Hays (R).
13. Andy Gardiner (R).
15. Kelli Stargel (R)
17. John Legg (R).
18. Wilton Simpson (R).
20. Jack Latvala (R).
26. Bill Galvano (R).
27. Mack Bernard (D).
30. Lizbeth Benacquisto (R).
31. Chris Smith (D).
32. Joe Negron (R).
35. Gwen Margolis (D).
39. Ron Saunders (D).
HOUSE
District Candidate
2. Clay Ford (R).
3. Doug Broxson (R).
5. Marti Coley (R).
11. Janet Adkins (R).
12. Lake Ray (R).
14. Mia Jones (D).
17. Mike Davis (R).
20. Clovis Watson Jr. (D)
21. Keith Perry (R).
28. Jason Brodeur (R).
29. Chris Dorworth (R).
34. Jimmie Smith (R).
35. Robert Schenck (R).
36. Mike Fasano (R).
37. Richard Corcoran (R).
39. Neil Combee (R).
40. Seth McKeel (R).
41. John Wood (R).
42. Mike Horner (R).
44. Steve Precourt (R).
50. Tom Goodson (R).
51. Steve Crisafulli (R).
65. Peter Nehr (R).
66. Larry Ahern (R).
71. Jim Boyd (R).
72. Ray Pilon (R).
73. Greg Steube (R).
74. Doug Holder (R).
77. Dane Eagle (R).
79. Matt Caldwell (R).
80. Matt Hudson (R).
81. Steve Perman (D).
83. Gayle Harrell (R).
85. Pat Rooney Jr. (R)
89. Bill Hager (R).
93. George Moraitis (R).
100. Joe Gibbons (D).
103. Manny Diaz Jr. (R)
105. Carlos Trujillo (R).
106. Kathleen Passidomo (R).
107. John Patrick Julien (D).
110. Jose Oliva (R).
111. Eddy Gonzalez (R).
114. Erik Fresen (R).
115. Michael Bileca (R).
118. Frank Artiles (R).
119. Jeanette Nunez (R).
120. Holly Raschein (R).
