MIAMI - The Associated Industries of Florida, or AIF, announced additional endorsements Thursday for Florida Senate and House of Representative candidates running in the 2024 General Election.
“We’re proud to announce AIF’s 2024 General Election endorsements for Florida Senate and House candidates. "These endorsements build on the slate of strong candidates we have already announced our support for this election cycle – candidates who will fight for the best interests of Florida’s job creators and to lower costs for hardworking Floridians," AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis said.
"We know that, if elected, these individuals will work day in and day out to keep our state free and thriving, so voters can feel confident supporting them at the polls this November," Bevis added.
Here is a list of candidates AIF is backing:
Florida Senate
Kristen Arrington (D) - District 25
Barbara Sharief (D) - District 35
Florida House
Kim Kendall (R) - District 18
Nan Cobb (R) - District 26
Richard Gentry (R) - District 27
Monique Miller (R) - District 33
Jon Albert (R) - District 48
Bill Conerly (R) - District 72
Yvette Benarroch (R) - District 81
Meg Weinberger (R) - District 94
Omar Blanco (R) - District 116
According to its release, the AIF's Center of Political Strategy emphasis hiring 'pro-business candidates' on both sides of the aisle. Launched last year, the center prioritizes a candidate's motivation for office, priorities if elected, and stances on issues related to Florida businesses.
“AIF’s Center for Political Strategy is elevating the business community’s involvement in Florida politics, ensuring it takes a more active role in recruiting and supporting candidates on both sides of the aisle who will be important advocates for Florida employers in the legislature,” Bevis said.
Also known as "The Voice of Florida Business", the AIF has advocated for the principles of free prosperity and free enterprise since 1920. It also was created to promote an economic climate in Florida conducive to "growth, development, and welfare of industry and business and the people of the state."
"Whether a candidate has an R or a D behind their name makes no difference – it’s their commitment to supporting our shared principles of free enterprise and economic prosperity that earns them the support of the business community," Bevis said
