Kevin Steele backs ex-rival Jennifer Canady for House Speaker
Rep. Kevin Steele is publicly endorsing Rep. Jennifer Canady’s bid for House Speaker.
The Dade City Republican said he hoped his unequivocal support would end rumors about the race for Speaker in 2028.
“In my heart I have and will always be a Tampa guy. To that extent, I want to make sure everyone in my class knows, I’m standing with my region in support of Jennifer Canady for Speaker of our class,” Steele tweeted.
“I want to end any doubt or confusion on the issue and add some finality to the rumors that have persisted since the end of Session. I know our class can work together for the better of the state now that the Speaker’s race is over.”
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