Candidate Bios
Candidate Bios
The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections office has provided county and city-level candidates with the opportunity to post information about their campaign on this site. We have limited them to a photo, website, email address, phone number and short statement. We have not edited any of the content on the statements, and have not endorsed the content of any candidate's websites.
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2010 Candidates
State House - Representative District #33
Jason Brodeur (Republican)
Sanford, Florida 32771
As a business owner and conservative Republican, Jason Brodeur is seeking the State House District 33 seat. His priorities include improving our economy and attracting higher paying jobs, rejecting tax increases, improving schools by empowering parents, and defending our time-honored American values.
Leo Cruz (Democratic)
Leo's experience in education and planning provides him valuable insight into the challenging issues facing Central Florida. He will work with business, community and environmental leaders to help reshape our economy toward a sustainable future and develop policies encouraging responsible development. He believes in making education a priority, to ensure the success of our children and our community.
James DeCocq (Republican)
Orlando, Florida 32828
Because there's No Time for On the Job Training: 15 Years Public/Private Government Creation and Administration; Thrice Assistant City Manager, Twice City Manager in Southeast Florida; Held Steady or Lowered Tax Rates throughout Tenure, while Bolstering Reserves and Expanding Services; Aided Administration of 150 Special Taxing Districts; Actively Managed 52 Community Development Districts with Cumulative Budgets of over $100 Million.
Franklin Perez (Libertarian)
Oviedo, Florida 32765
Vote for REAL change in the Florida State Legislature! Vote for Franklin Perez! Libertarian and Independent! Not Beholden to Party Politics!
Alice Sterling (Republican)
State Senate - Senator District #20
Alan Hays (Republican)
Umatilla, Florida 32784
It has been my privilege to serve in the Florida House since 2004. It is my desire to continue to serve the citizens of Seminole County in the Florida Senate. We need to reduce government spending to fit within our income and NOT raise taxes. Our government needs to encourage economic growth, quality education and security for our population.
State Senate - Senator District #22
David Simmons (Republican)
State Senate - Senator District #24
Steve Edmonds (NPA)
I have been a community activist for over a decade. I have been your voice on the Oviedo LPA. I was elected to the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District. I served on Seminole County's Natural Lands Committee. It is time to make your voice heard in Tallahassee. The people of State Senate District 24 are my special interests.
County Commissioner - District 2
John Horan (Republican)
Oviedo, Florida 32762-3114
County Commissioner - District 4
Donald Epps (Republican)
Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
Dedicated to Listening and Serving.
School Board Member - District 2
Paul J. Ackerman
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
With 25 years of public school experience as a teacher, coach, and mentor I believe I can help to deliver the best educational opportunities for our children and assure tax payers efficient use of their hard earned dollars. I will work tirelessly to achieve those goals!
School Board Member - District 5
Becky Erwin
Lake Mary, Florida 32795
County Court Judge - Group 5
Greg Hass
Longwood, Florida 32791
I would consider it an honor and privilege to be elected to serve as your County Judge. I grew up in this wonderful community and chose to start my own family here. If elected, I will be patient, dignified, and courteous to all litigants, jurors, witnesses, and lawyers. I will perform the duties of County Judge with honor and impartiality.
Amir A. Ladan
Winter Springs, Florida 32719-5517
Winter Springs Commissioner - District 2
Rick Brown
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
I am seeking re-election to the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs as your representative from District 2. Please visit my campaign website or call me directly to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. I thank you for your support and confidence thus far and ask for Your Vote in November.



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