As expected, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam (R) announced his gubernatorial candidacy yesterday. Mr. Putnam has already amassed years in elective office. He’s completing his second term as Agriculture Commissioner following ten years in the US House, and four in the state legislature. He is the youngest person ever elected to the state House (22), and came to Congress at age 26.
Mr. Putnam is projected as the leading Republican for Governor, and will face a strong general election opponent, quite possibly former US Rep. Gwen Graham (D-Tallahassee), the daughter of former Governor and Senator Bob Graham (D). The Florida Governor’s campaign will be one of the most important 2018 political contests because of its effect on the 2021 redistricting process. The Governor elected next year will carry redistricting veto power.
--Jim Ellis
Mr. Putnam is projected as the leading Republican for Governor, and will face a strong general election opponent, quite possibly former US Rep. Gwen Graham (D-Tallahassee), the daughter of former Governor and Senator Bob Graham (D). The Florida Governor’s campaign will be one of the most important 2018 political contests because of its effect on the 2021 redistricting process. The Governor elected next year will carry redistricting veto power.
--Jim Ellis
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