The Tampa Tribune

In primary races for the Florida House, the Tribune has endorsed Republicans James Grant in District 47, Marc Johnson in District 56 and Dan Molloy in District 57. Democrat Darryl Rouson has the Tribune endorsement in District 55.

Today we announce our choices in the remaining contested races on Hillsborough County ballots for the primary Aug. 24. Early voting starts Aug. 9.

District 60

One of four candidates will succeed Republican Rep. Ed Homan, who is term limited.

In the Republican primary, former Tampa City Councilman Shawn Harrison, a lawyer from New Tampa, is pitted against consultant Trey Stroud. Vying to be the Democratic nominee are retired Air Force officer Russ Patterson and Democratic activist Christopher Carlos Cano.

The north Hillsborough district stretches from the Pasco County line south of Land O' Lakes to Lake Magdalene and east through Temple Terrace to Thonotosassa.

Harrison, 45, who was the first Tampa councilman elected from New Tampa, believes his experience serving on the council and representing nursing homes gives him much to offer.  
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