For Immediate Release Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Contact Sarah Bascom, sarah@bascomllc.com, 850.294.6636 Kristen Bridges, kristen@bascomllc.com, 850.545.

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John Thrasher Wins Election to Senate District 6

St. Augustine, Fla. Senator John Thrasher tonight was victorious in the race for the newly-drawn Florida Senate District 6 seat, which includes all of St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam Counties, as well as Northern Volusia County. I thank the voters of Senate District 6 who turned out in support of our mission to grow our job base, advance our schools, reduce government spending and not raise taxes on hardworking Floridians, said Thrasher. I am excited to have the opportunity to be the trusted, conservative voice that Northeast Floridians can count on in the Florida Senate to better our local community and great state. I congratulate Senator Thrasher on his victory tonight, said Senate President-designate Don Gaetz. John Thrasher is the Lion of the Senate the power authoritative voice that commands respect across the aisle and across the state. I am proud that he will be returning to Tallahassee to serve the good people of Northeast Florida as a leader in the Republican caucus. Senator Thrasher is a true conservative and his focus on creating jobs, helping our communities flourish and advancing our education system in Florida is unwavering. Prior to being elected this evening to the newly-drawn Florida Senate District 6 seat, Thrasher represented Florida Senate District 8, which included parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties. From 1998 to 2000, Thrasher served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, championing historic legislation, such as Three Strikes, You're Out, 10-20-Life, A+ Education Plan and the largest tax cut in Florida history. Thrasher was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1992 and was subsequently re-elected. Additionally, Thrasher served as a soldier in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970 before he was honorably discharged and awarded multiple decorations. Thrasher graduated from Florida State University with a Juris Doctorate in 1972. Thrasher is married to Jean Thrasher and has three children and eight grandchildren. For more information on the John Thrasher for Senate Campaign, please visit www.electthrasher.com. ###
Paid by John Thrasher, Republican, for State Senate District 6.