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Aaron Bean Wins Republican Womens Club of Duval Federated Straw Poll with 84% of the Vote

Momentum is Climbing & Trending for Aaron Bean

Jacksonville, Fla. Conservative Republican Aaron Bean today announced that he won the straw poll at the Republican Womens Club of Duval Federated Candidate Forum by a landslide. Bean won 84 percent of the vote. Its always great to spend time with the Republican Womens Club of Duval Federated because they are strong voice for Jacksonville Republicans, said Bean. I continue to be humbled by the overwhelming amount of support that I have received from staunch Republicans across the First Coast region, and thank all of those in attendance today for their unwavering support. This growing, positive momentum is encouraging and is indicative of the positive campaign we continue to run, said Bean. Going into next Tuesday, our campaign will continue to focus on our Republican principles creating jobs, educating our states children, and bringing affordable and reliable health care to our residents. Bean has been endorsed by former Governor Jeb Bush (R-Florida), Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater (R-Florida), Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam (R-Florida), Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine), Senator Steve Wise (R-Jacksonville), Representative Daniel Davis (R-Jacksonville), Representative Lake Ray (R-Jacksonville), former Education Commissioner and State Senator Jim Horne, Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala), Mayor Stan Totman of Baldwin, Mayor David Buchanan of Hilliard, Mayor Shirley Graham of Callahan, Vice Mayor Kara Tucker of Neptune Beach, Jacksonville City Councilman Ray Holt, Jacksonville Beach City Councilman Tom Taylor, Neptune Beach Councilman-elect Scott Wiley, Nassau County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller John Crawford, former Chair of Duval Republican Party and former Chair of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Mike Hightower, former Chairman of the Duval County and State Republican Party Tom Slade, Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew, Florida State Board of Education Member and Local Business Leader Gary Chartrand, Jacksonville University President Dr. Kerry Romesburg, former Jacksonville Jaguar Tony Boselli, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Medical Association, National Rifle Association, Unified Sportsmen of Florida, Nassau Builders Council, Nassau County Farm

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PAGE 2: AARON BEAN FOR FLORIDA SENATE Bureau, United Christians of Florida, Florida Right to Life, Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors and the Florida Times-Union in endorsing Bean for Florida Senate District 4, which includes Duval and Nassau Counties. Aaron Bean currently works for Shands Jacksonville as the relationship development officer, is the co-owner of 8 Flags Insurance Company, and he owns and operates Putt-Putt of Fernandina Beach with his wife Abby and their three young sons. Bean served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, including a term as elected chairman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation in 2008. During his tenure in the Florida House, Bean received numerous awards and recognitions for his effective, conservative leadership and additionally was trusted by thenHouse Speaker Marco Rubio to serve as the chairman of the House Health Care Council, which handled all health care policy in addition to the appropriations of about one-third of the state budget. Prior to being elected to the Florida House, Bean served as a Commissioner and Mayor of Fernandina Beach. Beans extensive record of public service includes serving on the First Coast YMCA Board of Directors, Big Brothers & Big Sisters and the United Way. Bean received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Jacksonville University, and was the city president of Compass Bank for 10 years (1998-2008). Bean and his wife, Abby, reside in Fernandina Beach, Fla., with their three sons, where they attend Memorial United Methodist Church. For more information on the Aaron Bean for Florida Senate Campaign, please visit www.AaronBean.com. ###
Paid by Aaron Bean, Republican, for State Senate.