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Ben Griffin Wins Another Straw Poll

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Griffin, the Republican challenger to District 49 incumbent Carlos
Guillermo Smith, beats him for the second time this month.

The Ben Griffin Campaign today announced his victory last night in the straw poll held at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando Political Hob Nob. Griffin’s victory over District 49 incumbent Carlos Guillermo Smith is his second straw poll win this month. Griffin also won the East Side Regional Hob Nob straw poll. [Read more…] about Ben Griffin Wins Another Straw Poll

Ben Griffin Wins Victory in Straw Poll

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The Republican challenger to Carlos Guillermo Smith bested the incumbent
in the East Side Regional Hob Nob House District 49 Straw Poll.

The Ben Griffin Campaign today announced his victory last night in the straw poll held at the East Side Regional Hob Nob. Griffin beat incumbent Carlos Guillermo Smith by a vote of 89 to 78. The East Side Regional Hob Nob, sponsored by the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce, featured over 40 candidates from Seminole and Orange Counties. [Read more…] about Ben Griffin Wins Victory in Straw Poll

Ben Griffin Announces Run for House District 49

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The lifelong Orlando resident plans to focus on limited government and a stronger education system

Ben Griffin today announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives in District 49. Griffin, a Republican, is running on a platform of limited government, stronger education, and Christian values. The seat is currently held by Carlos Guillermo Smith, a Democrat.

“Our area needs a strong and steady leader that reflects our values in Tallahassee,” said Griffin. “As a lifelong resident of this district, I’m very familiar with both our challenges and our opportunities, and I will work hard every day to represent the best interests of the hardworking taxpayers who call District 49 home.”

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