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Politics

Crist pushes Lunsford to run for state House

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published April 28, 2007


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TALLAHASSEE - Mark Lunsford, who became a highly visible advocate for tougher child protection laws after his 9-year-old daughter Jessica was slain, was encouraged Friday by Gov. Charlie Crist to run for the state House of Representatives.

Lunsford said he would run as a Republican for the seat of state Rep. Charlie Dean, although he has not yet filed the appropriate paperwork. Dean, R-Inverness, is seeking a Senate vacancy created by the appointment of Sen. Nancy Argenziano, R-Dunnellon, to the Public Service Commission.

Several Republicans have announced plans to run for Argenziano's seat in a June 5 primary, including Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, and former House staffer Richard Corcoran.

The district covers 13 counties across North Florida.

[Last modified April 28, 2007, 01:10:53]


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by Mary 06/30/07 08:09 PM
I feel he will be a wonderful Governor and plan to try and get as many people to vote for him if indeed he runs and maybe we can see some real laws pass relating to keeping Florida kids safer .Thank God for you Mark, I grieved over the sad story too
by Mary 06/30/07 08:00 PM
I hope he does so I can pray that he wins, to help out all the children of Florida, it wont get better until someone with passion, and education can be added in polical work, remember Lincoln, he was a self taught lawyer You run Mark, and please win
by Bob 04/28/07 07:08 PM
I agree what happen to his daughter is very sad, but doesn't qualify him for office. He should have been home that night.What education and political experience does he have? What is in his personal background? we will soon find out!! Kirk will win!
by Art 04/28/07 09:40 AM
Very sad; what happened to his daughter. This,however,I don't think this qualifies him to be in the legislature .Just found out that my current senator only has a GED,and experience as a dog groomer,this disturbs me!
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