The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its first round of legislative endorsements for the 2024 elections. These endorsements are based largely on the legislators' grades from The Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Report Card, which evaluates their commitment to promoting free enterprise and job creation.
“The Florida Chamber has a long and proven track record of endorsing candidates who continue to drive sound policy, helping Florida maintain a pro-jobs climate and safeguarding the strength of our economy,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “We trust that these proven incumbent and former legislators will continue to make Florida’s future a priority, focusing on job creation and further economic opportunity for everyone.”
The endorsed candidates include:
Senate:
- District 1: Former Senate President Don Gaetz
- District 3: Senator Corey Simon
- District 5: Senator Tracie Davis
- District 7: Representative Tom Leek
- District 9: Representative Stan McClain
- District 11: Senator Blaise Ingoglia
- District 13: Representative Keith Truenow
- District 19: Representative Randy Fine
- District 21: Senator Ed Hooper
- District 23: Senator Danny Burgess
- District 27: Senate President Designate Ben Albritton
- District 31: Senator Gayle Harrell
- District 39: Senator Bryan Avila
House of Representatives:
- District 1: Representative Michelle Salzman
- District 2: Representative Alex Andrade
- District 3: Representative Joel Rudman
- District 4: Representative Patt Maney
- (and many others)
Further endorsements will follow as all House seats and half of the Senate seats are up for election in the upcoming ballot. The Florida Chamber is leading efforts through various initiatives including the Florida Free Enterprise Fund, Florida Chamber Political Institute, and the Florida Institute for Political Leadership.
For more information about these initiatives, contact Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations at fwalker@flchamber.com.