FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2024
State Attorney Andrew Warren Receives Wide-Ranging Endorsements from Local Leaders and Labor Unions
Tampa, FL — State Attorney Andrew Warren is proud to announce another round of significant endorsements from both current and former local elected officials, as well as influential labor unions. This wave of support underscores the broad confidence in Warren’s leadership and his commitment to improving public safety and reducing crime for working families in Hillsborough County.
Endorsing organizations and individuals include:
· SEIU Florida (Service Employees International Union)
· West Central Florida Central Labor Council of AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)
· Clerk of Courts Cindy Stuart
· School Board Member Jessica Vaughn
· School Board Member Henry “Shake” Washington
· Hon. Doretha Edgecomb
· Hon. Kimberly Overman
· Hon. Mariella Smith
· Hon. Tom Scott
· Hon. Sandra Freedman
· Hon. Rick Kriseman
· Councilman Alan Clendenin
· Councilwoman Gwen Henderson
· Hon. Gwen Miller
“I’m honored to have the support of such a distinguished group of leaders and organizations. Their confidence in my leadership is a testament to the progress we have made in enhancing public safety and reducing crime in Hillsborough County. Together, we will continue to build a safer community for everyone in our community.”
Warren’s tenure as State Attorney has been marked by a proactive approach to tackling crime, prioritizing justice reform, and ensuring the safety of working families. His office aggressively prosecuted crimes that threaten public safety while launching several initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism, supporting victims, and crime prevention.
First elected in 2016 by defeating a 16-year incumbent, State Attorney Warren is seeking re-election to a third term as State Attorney for Hillsborough County, Florida. Warren, a Democrat, points to his proven record of reduced crime, increased public safety, and improvements to the justice system. Warren is a former federal prosecutor and a champion of effective criminal justice policy, focused on balancing punishment, accountability, prevention, and rehabilitation to maximize public safety.
Warren has already received numerous endorsements from current and former state and local officials, including:
· Congresswoman Kathy Castor
· Hon. Alex Sink
· Hon. Betty Castor
· Hon. Arthenia Joyner
· House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell
· Public Defender Julianne Holt
· Clerk of Courts Cindy Stuart
· County Commissioner Harry Cohen
· County Commissioner Pat Kemp
· County Commissioner Gwen Myers
· Hon. Betty Castor, Former Florida Commissioner of Education and State Senator
· Hon. Pat Frank, Former State Senator and Hillsborough Clerk of Courts
· Hon. Les Miller, Former State Senator and Hillsborough County Commissioner
· Hon. E.J. Salcines, Former State Attorney and Judge of the Second District Court of Appeal
· Hon. Rod Smith, Former State Attorney and State Senator
· Rep. Dianne Hart, Florida House of Representatives
· Rep. Susan Valdes, Florida House of Representatives
· Hon. Ben Diamond, Former State Representative
· Hon. Adam Hattersley, Former State Representative
· Hon. Ed Narain, Former State Representative
· Hon. Sean Shaw, Former State Representative and Insurance Consumer Advocate
For more information about the campaign, please visit AndrewWarrenFL.com
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