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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells Endorses Vern Buchanan

“Buchanan is a fierce defender of local law enforcement”

BRADENTON, FL – Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells today publicly endorsed Congressman Vern Buchanan’s re-election campaign.

“Congressman Vern Buchanan is a fierce defender of local law enforcement and a fighter for the people of Manatee County,” said Sheriff Wells. “I fully endorse his re-election campaign and look forward to working with him in the years ahead to keep our community safe.”

Wells’ endorsement comes on the heels of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister endorsing Buchanan’s campaign and an independent poll showing Buchanan with a more than 50-point lead over his primary opponent, Eddie Speir.

“There is not a more respected leader in Manatee County than Sheriff Wells,” said Buchanan. “I cannot thank him and his team enough for all the work they do to keep our region safe.”

Buchanan is the sponsor of the Thin Blue Line Act, H.R. 130, to crack down on cop killers. Specifically, the legislation makes the murder or attempted murder of a police officer an “aggravating” factor in death penalty determinations. It has over 50 co-sponsors including seven from Florida.

The primary election for Congress will be held on Aug. 20.