TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement congratulating Democrat Joe Saunders on his election victory in House District 49. 

STATEMENT FROM FL DEMS CHAIR ROD SMITH:

“We congratulate Joe Saunders on his victory. Saunders ran a strong campaign centered on the principals that have guided his career in public service and voters delivered him a victory. 

“Tonight, the people of central Florida sent a strong message to Governor Rick Scott and the Republicans in Tallahassee. Floridians are ready to put an end to the GOP’s failed policies that have moved our state in the wrong direction in favor of a fresh approach aimed at strengthening middle class families and ending the corruption and waste in government.”

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