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Elswick Wins Straw Poll Victory

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Shannon Elswick Tops all candidates from both parties
in the House District 32 South Lake Hob Nob Straw Poll.

The Shannon Elswick Campaign today announced his victory in the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob straw poll held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center last night. Among the three Republicans and two Democrats in the race, Elswick took more than one third of the straw poll votes with 34.5 percent. [Read more…] about Elswick Wins Straw Poll Victory

Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker Endorses Elswick for Florida House

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The former state legislator says Shannon Elswick’s leadership skills and conservative values will make him an effective state representative.

The Shannon Elswick Campaign today announced the endorsement of Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker. Elswick is running to succeed Larry Metz, who faces term limits, in the District 32 seat of the Florida House of Representatives.
“Shannon Elswick will be an excellent state representative,” said Baker. “He is a true servant leader whose conservative values and understanding of the toughest issues facing Florida will make him a strong voice in Tallahassee. I look forward to working with him to strengthen the communities of Lake County.”
Baker was elected to his current post of Lake County Property Appraiser in 2012. In 2000, he was elected to the Florida House, was re-elected in 2002, and was elected to the Florida Senate in a special election in 2004. He was re-elected to that office twice. After serving for 31 years, Baker retired from the Army National Guard in 2013. In 2003, he was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the first state or federal elected official to serve while in office. At 18, he began work in his family business, the A.W. Peterson Gun Shop in Mount Dora, the oldest gun shop in the United States.
“I am honored to have Carey Baker’s support,” said Elswick. “He is a true patriot, and, as a fellow veteran, I appreciate his distinguished service to our country in the military as well as the outstanding public service he provides to our community. He understands what it takes to get things done in Tallahassee, and I welcome his insight and look forward to working with him on behalf of the residents of Lake County.”
District 32 covers the south and central portions of Lake County, including the cities of Clermont and portions of Leesburg. Republicans dominate the district with 41 percent of registered voters while Democrats make up 33 percent.  

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Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell Endorses Elswick for Florida House

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Grinnell says Shannon Elswick will bring conservative
values and healthcare expertise to Tallahassee.

The Shannon Elswick Campaign today announced the endorsement of Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell. Elswick is running to succeed Representative Larry Metz, who faces term limits, in the District 32 seat of the Florida House of Representatives.
“I’m proud to support a man of integrity like Shannon Elswick,” said Grinnell. “Shannon has always worked hard to serve our community, and his thorough knowledge of the challenges facing our healthcare system are badly needed in Tallahassee. I have no doubt that his conservative values and ability to forge relationships will have a positive impact in the Florida House.”
Grinnell was elected Lake County Sheriff last year after serving in the Sheriff’s Office in a variety of capacities since 1994. He is a Marine Corps combat veteran with distinguished service in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Middle East and Operation Just Cause in Panama. He is a Eustis native and a graduate of Leesburg High School. As Sheriff, Grinnell has made a mark by vigorously pursuing heroin dealers in the community.
“Sheriff Grinnell is a great public servant and leader, and I’m honored to have his support,” said Elswick. “Our law enforcement community here is first rate, and I look forward to working with Sheriff Grinnell to keep Lake County safe and family-friendly.”
District 32 covers the south and central portions of Lake County, including the cities of Clermont and portions of Leesburg. Republicans dominate the district with 41 percent of registered voters while Democrats make up 33 percent.
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