Bill Posey won't seek re-election, endorses Mike Haridopolos

Bill Posey won't seek re-election, endorses Mike Haridopolos

U.S. Rep. Bill Posey has announced that he will not seek another term representing Florida’s 8th Congressional District. The Rockledge Republican provided a statement to Florida Politics about an hour after the qualifying deadline to run.

“It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress,” the eight-term Congressman said. “And, polls suggest that because of YOUR support, I could remain in the job forever, and we were looking forward to another spirited campaign for a final term in office. However, earlier this week circumstances beyond my control now require me to suspend my re-election campaign.”

Word from Posey comes shortly after former Florida Senate Pre...

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