Bill Posey Will Retire as U.S. House Representative After 8 Terms, Endorses Mike Haridopolos
By Space Coast Daily // April 26, 2024
Mike Haridopolos is a former Florida Senate President
Posey was elected to U.S. Congress in 2008 after serving in the Florida Senate, the Florida House of Representatives and as a Rockledge City Councilman.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – U.S. Congressman Bill Posey has made the decision to suspend his re-election campaign and endorse former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos.
Posey serves Florida’s 8th Congressional District, which encompasses all of Brevard County, Indian River County, and a small portion of Orange County.
“It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress,” said Posey.
“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.
“I will continue to devote all possible resources to continue representing you through the end of my current term, helping President Donald Trump return to the oval office, and supporting former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos, in whom I have the greatest trust and confidence, to take up my battles against the swamp and replace me as your Congressman.
“There are many people qualified to replace me. Unfortunately, until Mike Haridopolos committed to run, the other declared candidates were not among them.
“For many years, Mike has served as my Congressional Finance Committee Chairman, while I have mentored him to replace me. Mike was, and remains, my first choice to represent you, me, and our district in congress.
“Without going into a lot of personal details, stars aligned during the past week and Mike decided he was ready for Congress. I enthusiastically endorse him and will do everything I can to help him get elected.
“Mike’s conservative values and work ethic are superior and unlike others who have filed to run against me, Mike has never lied to me or tried undermine efforts to represent our district. Mike knows our district and has stayed involved at local, state, and federal levels. He is clearly the kind of representative we need in Congress, and I have no doubt he will excel in the job.
“May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America!” said Posey.
Three other candidates are on the Republican ballot, including John Hearton of Satellite Beach and Joe Babits of Vero Beach. Democratic candidates on the ballot are Sandy Kennedy of Cocoa and Daniel McDow of West Melbourne.
Florida Congressional District 8 includes Brevard, Indian River, and portions of Orange Counties. The district has a voter registration makeup of 46% Republican, 26% Democrat, and 28% Other.
