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PLEASE DONATE

This is the logo for Lisa Newell's campaign for Florida Senate District 1

Your support goes a long way against defeating Don Gaetz, father of U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz.

Unlike Don Gaetz, I am not a millionaire. I am an everyday Floridian looking to represent everyday Floridians.

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And unlike Don Gaetz, I actually live in District One, where I built my family and give back to my community.

 

Your donation will go towards helping us reach out to voters and give them a DEMOCRATIC CHOICE this election.

Lisa Newell is endorsed by the Florida Environmental Caucus

The Story Behind Lisa Newell for SD1

Hi, I'm Lisa Newell.

I believe we need a strong two-party system. As stone sharpens stone, there should be a competition for ideas that will benefit the people of our area. When I noticed that no one was challenging Don Gaetz for Florida Senate District 1, I watched to see who would step up. No one did. But it continued to nag at me. 

 

 

Would we just let Gaetz walk into the senate seat? Continuing the Republican super majority lock on the Florida legislature? Are we really going to allow a gerrymandered supermajority of Republicans (mostly men) decide who is worthy of health care? Give voters no meaningful choice of who to represent them in this election, with no debate, no need to campaign?

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This didn't sit well with me. I felt that someone had to run against Don Gaetz.  Finally, after no one stepped up, I decided that I would put my name on the ballot.

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I decided to take a stand for women's rights, advocate for responsible environmental policies, for higher teacher pay, for a more affordable cost of living, demand we lower property insurance rates, and give Floridians in District 1 a CHOICE in this election. I hope you will join me to put the Florida senate back to work for District 1 residents. After all, we, the voters, are the boss.

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Lisa Newell

Publisher, Gulf Breeze News

Candidate, FL Senate District 1

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