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Two Republicans are running in the August primary for this seat. No Democrat signed up to run in this district but a write-in candidate did qualify for the November ballot.
News4Jax sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. Scroll down to read the responses of those seeking your vote in their own words.
Note: Responses are sorted alphabetically by party and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4Jax staff.
Your family: Wife, two kids and third on the way
Education: Bachelor’s from University of Florida, Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law, Master of Laws from University of Miami School of Law
Political experience: St. Johns County Commission
What do you see as the top three issues you’ll likely face while holding this office?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Campaign’s social media site(s): facebook.com/Jeremiah-Blocker-for-County-Commission
Occupation: Award winning Author and Marketing Consultant
Your family: We are a Gold Star Family having lost our beloved son in Iraq fighting ISIS, my husband of 28 years helped raise our 5 children one living here and in High school, others: 2 Navy SEALs, Marine and daughter married to a Navy SEAL.
Education: BA of Radio Television with a Marketing Minor University of Arizona
Political experience: Served on the Citrus County Hospital Board, a Governor-Appointed position, in which the Senate confirmed me for a second term. I played a major role in the elimination of millions of dollars in taxes while providing better healthcare. More efficient, state-of-the-art, and affordable.
What do you see as the top three issues you’ll likely face while holding this office?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Campaign’s social media site(s): facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079486436952
Michael C. Lanza also qualified as a write-in candidate in the general election.
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