PBA Endorses Ron DeSantis For Governor

WFSU | By Shawn Mulcahy

Published October 3, 2018 at 4:21 PM EDT

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, left, tours the Everglades on an airboat alongside former Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissioner "Alligator" Ron Bergeron

Governor Ron DeSantis is seen here touring the Everglades during the campaign trail with South Florida environmentalist "Alligator" Ron Bergeron, who has been appointed to the South Florida Water Management District. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis received an endorsement from the Florida Police Benevolent Association.

Republican candidate for Governor Ron DeSantis picked up an endorsement from Florida’s largest police union.

The Florida Police Benevolent Association is throwing its support behind Republican Ron DeSantis in the race for Florida’s governorship.

PBA president John Kazanjian said in a statement “Ron DeSantis understands the dangers our officers face, in our prisons and on our streets.”

Last election cycle, the PBA favored Democrat Charlie Crist over Republican incumbent Governor Rick Scott.

Earlier Wednesday, DeSantis’s opponent, Democrat Andrew Gillum, announced the endorsement of five Florida sheriffs.

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Shawn Mulcahy is a junior at Florida State University pursuing a degree in public relations and political science. Before WFSU, he worked as an Account Coordinator at RB Oppenheim Associates and a contributing indie writer for the music blog EARMILK. After graduation, he plans to work in journalism or government communications. He enjoys coffee, reading and music.

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