Join the effort for Democracy—Run for Office. Your opportunity is here! Joseph Harding, Florida House District 24 Representative, has resigned after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements. After his infamy as the sponsor of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, this opens the door of opportunity to real representation in Florida. Harding ran unopposed in District 24 and was re-elected in 2022, representing Marion County and parts of Levi County.
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There will be a special election to replace him with a primary in March and the general election sometime between mid-May and mid-June, according to Marion County Supervisor of Elections, Wesley Wilcox.
To date, two Republican candidates have expressed an interest in running. Belleview Republican Ryan Chamberlin opened a campaign account recently and Ocala business owner Jose Juarez announced his candidacy in mid-December.
This represents an opportunity to elect a Democrat to fill a seat previously filled by a Republican. If you are interested in running as a Democratic candidate for Florida State Representative, District 24, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Please contact the Marion County Democratic Executive Committee at contact@mariondems.org.
