Marshall Rawson Upsets Chase Brannan in Florida HD 10 Republican Primary
Marshall Rawson, a citrus farmer and Florida Guardsman, has won the Republican Primary for Florida House District 10, defeating Chase Brannan. This victory marks an upset, as Brannan had significant endorsements from prominent figures like Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, along with substantial financial backing, outspending Rawson by nearly $200,000. Rawson, who presented himself as a grassroots, outsider candidate, secured 54.7% of the vote compared to Brannan's 45.3%, carrying all but one of the district's five counties. His platform focused on stopping overdevelopment, defending Second Amendment rights, securing the Southern border, and opposing abortion rights. Rawson's notable endorsements included former U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho and former state Reps. Jay Fant and Anthony Sabatini. Brannan, a real estate business owner, emphasized his local roots and experience in Tallahassee, focusing on low taxes, supporting law enforcement, improving infrastructure, and defending pr...