Today, the Manny Diaz Campaign announced the endorsement of Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate. Deno was elected Mayor of Virginia Gardens in 2003 and is the latest Miami-Dade mayor to join the growing list of elected officials endorsing Diaz.
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Rene Garcia Endorses Diaz
Today, the Manny Diaz Campaign announced the endorsement of Senator Rene Garcia, who currently holds the District 36 seat in the Florida Senate that Diaz is seeking. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012. Garcia joins a number of other key Miami-Dade leaders in backing Diaz’s candidacy.
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Diaz Posts Strong Fundraising Numbers
Since filing to run for the Senate in November, State Representative Manny Diaz has raised over $105,000, including $27,000 in March, prior to the start of the legislative session.
The Manny Diaz for Senate Campaign today announced it raised $27,000 during the first few days of March, continuing his strong fundraising since filing for the District 36 Senate race in November. In total, he has raised over $105,000. Diaz is currently serving his third term representing District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives.
“We are off to a strong start this year, and I am very grateful for those who are investing in our platform of education reform and a stronger economy,” said Diaz. “I look forward to continuing to work hard in the House this session for needed job growth and to make sure Florida provides our young people with the best education options possible.”
Since his election to the House over four years ago, Diaz has established himself as an education reform leader. This year, he is serving as the Chair of the PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee.
About Manny Diaz for State Senate
Manny Diaz Jr. is a lifelong resident of Hialeah and Miami Lakes and is a highly regarded career educator. He has served as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal in Miami-Dade schools and helped start a small business to provide students with specialized and focused tutoring services. In 2012, he was elected to represent District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives.
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