Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

September 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM

My opponent hides from her record

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here's what she's hiding >> Friend, a couple weeks ago, my opponent, Alexis Calatayud, was supposed to debate me on Local 10. Then she backed out, even after setting the date herself. But she still had time to go to the Four Seasons to teach developers how to profit off of her signature bill, the Li…

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  Manny Orozco · [email protected]

September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM

It's Richard's birthday!

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Help us make it special Hi John My name is Manny Orozco, and I have the privilege of serving as Richard Lamondin's campaign manager. Today is Richard's birthday. He's turning 39. I keep telling him he's basically 40. (He strongly disagrees). On his big day, I have a favor to ask. But before I do, I …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

September 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Thank you, John

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and a fun P.S. John, after a chaotic August in Florida politics, I wanted to take a moment just to say thank you. It's because of supporters like you that we were able to hit our fundraising goal and stay on track as we head into the fall. We're taking on the corruption in Tallahassee and fighting t…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM

I can't believe she actually said this

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had to share this from my opponent John, when I heard she said this to a constituent, I had to share it. My opponent, Alexis Calatayud, came under fire recently from community members upset that a massive development is being built in their neighborhoods without them having a say. A proposal for a s…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM

They stole from children's healthcare

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Let's end the corruption. John, a few days ago, we found out that Governor DeSantis’ wife’s foundation, Hope Florida, stole $10 million meant to provide healthcare for vulnerable children. A Grand Jury confirmed it. They laundered that money into Political Action Committees and the Republican Party …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM

The #1 State Senate race to watch

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read about why >> John, a recent article in Florida Politics ranked this race as the #1 State Senate race to watch. They're right to be watching us. Florida Republicans only have a one-seat supermajority in the Senate, and this seat is the best chance we have at breaking it. The article also notes t…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM

We deserve answers on Alligator Alcatraz

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I'm calling for an investigation John, in a minute I'm going to ask for a contribution for my campaign, but first, let me explain why this is so urgent right now. In the middle of hurricane season, the state of Florida has failed to provide the required quarterly report on its disaster fund. The rea…

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  Richard Lamondin HQ · [email protected]

August 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM

More yard signs (brought to you by Richard himself)

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What your support pays for directly John, we've got something exciting to share: just in time for the start of the General Election, our first order of yard signs came in! This was only possible because of supporters like you, but we still need your help to spread the message by knocking on doors an…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM

How we'll win Florida's most-flippable senate seat

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As your official Democratic nominee, will you become a General Election Founding Donor? It's official, John. I'm your Democratic nominee for Florida's most flippable senate seat, reaching out on the first day of the General Election because we need your support now more than ever. I'm not running to…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Ahead of the primary, here's how our campaign is different

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Others aren't allowed to raise money. Our campaign is—help us take advantage of this opportunity John, Glad I could catch you before the weekend. Even though I won't be on the ballot in Tuesday's Primary Election, that doesn't mean we're sitting this one out. Florida Democrats have major decisions t…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM

What I want to tell my son about this election

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he's why I'm doing this John, since I launched this campaign, I've told you that above all else, I'm in this race for one reason: so that my four-year-old son, Leonardo, can grow up in a better Florida than what we have now. Today, I'd like to share with you what I hope to be able to tell my son abo…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

August 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Have you seen this about data centers?

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where does my opponent stand? John, have you seen what Byron Donalds just said about data centers? ⬇️ He said "we need to embrace" data centers, because they're "critical" for the future of the state. Then he said that Florida is “wide open” and that our "pristine" lands should be used to build data…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

July 31, 2026 at 2:33 PM

About what goes public soon

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As a small business owner, I went through the details John, we all agree we need more affordable housing. But my opponent, Alexis Calatayud, wrote and passed a bill called the Live Local Act, which allows real-estate developers to bypass local governments completely to build whatever they want, wher…

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  Martina (Richard's wife) · [email protected]

July 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Richard is fighting for us

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and he knows what this moment needs Hi John, It's Martina, Richard's wife, reaching out ahead of the campaign's End of Month Fundraising Deadline. I'm going to ask for your support for his campaign, but first I want to explain why I believe he's right for the job (aside from being married to him). A…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

July 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM

🚨Important Deadline Approaching🚨

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here's why it matters John, when I launched this campaign I made a vow that I wouldn't take a cent from the special interests corrupting our state. That's not an empty campaign slogan. In a minute, I'm going to ask for your support ahead of our End of Month Public Fundraising Deadline, but first, le…

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  Team Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

July 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Help fund our first order of yard signs!

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let's get our message out across the district John, as our election starts to heat up, we're ready to place our first order of yard signs ⬇️! If you want to help us spread our message, consider a donation to help us get these up across the district. From what we've heard from voters at the doors, pe…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

July 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Floridians are desperate for change

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and this year, you have more power than you might think John, after 30 years of Republican rule in the state of Florida, here's what they have to show for it: ❌ Preschool costs as much as rent. ❌ Public schools are being defunded. ❌ Insurance, rent, and gas prices continue to soar higher and higher.…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

July 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Yes, that's a toilet in the background

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that's where my career started John, I wanted to share with you my favorite moment from my campaign launch video ⬇️. Yes, that's a toilet. 13 years ago, I heard that 1 in 5 toilets leak, meaning that millions of families and businesses are paying for bills they shouldn't have to pay. So my brother a…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

June 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Up in smoke

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they spent our emergency fund on a political stunt John, For days now, Miami-Dade County has faced unprecedented drought and serious wildfires. The fires have now scorched tens of thousands of acres, contaminated our air quality, endangered communities across the west side of Miami-Dade, and put the…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

June 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM

Happy Father’s Day!

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John, The hardest, but most rewarding job I have is being a dad to Leonardo. Watching him grow up has been the greatest joy of my life. And as he's gotten older and started school, I've seen our community through his eyes. He's going to inherit what we build here. That thought follows me, and it's o…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

June 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Honoring Juneteenth

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John, Today we honor Juneteenth, which celebrates the day that Black Americans gained their freedom from slavery two long years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed: June 19th, 1865. Since that day, there have still been many fights for equality and opportunity for all our citizens. I…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM

One unexpected bill shouldn’t change everything

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56% of Miami-Dade households can’t make ends meet John, I have some big news. A new United Way report is out showing that 56% of Miami-Dade households are living paycheck to paycheck. That’s over half a million people — the highest number in a decade. These households are our neighbors who work full…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

June 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM

I'm honored to be the Democratic nominee

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John, I have some big news. I am officially the Democratic nominee for Florida State Senate District 38! This moment means a lot to me personally, and I’m grateful to each of you who helped us get here. Today, the fight to end corruption in Florida officially begins. This is the most important state…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

June 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM

It’s official: We’re on the ballot.

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John, we’re officially on the ballot! And not only that, but if no other Democrat files by Friday at noon, we become the Democratic nominee — unopposed — and go straight to the general election. This is a huge milestone and a very exciting moment for our campaign, and I’m so grateful for each and ev…

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  Team Lamondin · [email protected]

June 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Summer plans?

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Sign up to volunteer John, Summer is almost here, and we’ve got big plans to organize and flip SD-38 blue! This is a grassroots powered movement. With the support of people like you, we’re going to reach voters by knocking on doors, making calls, and holding community events. Can you click here to j…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 31, 2026 at 8:45 PM

I need you to read this ASAP

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about our fundraising numbers John, I know it’s the weekend, and I know you’ve probably gotten more than a few emails about tonight’s fundraising deadline. But here’s the thing: these deadlines matter. Not just because every dollar we raise helps us keep this campaign going, but because reporting st…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM

What DeSantis isn’t telling us about property taxes

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John, Property taxes and insurance costs are crushing Florida homeowners. Real relief is needed and long overdue. But here's what Governor DeSantis isn't telling you: this proposal only applies to homesteaded properties. So what about the full third of the Florida population that rents? We’re talkin…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Honoring Memorial Day

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John, I come from a family that knows the cost of freedom. My grandfather fought in World War II. He served as a young man and came home changed forever, carrying memories no one should have to carry. But he never complained. Instead, he kept fighting, trading his uniform for a Teamster's work badge…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Reminder: Our campaign kickoff is coming up!

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John, I’m hosting a campaign kickoff event on Tuesday, May 26th at one of my favorite venues, and I really hope you can make it! We’ll be at Wetlab in Key Biscayne from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. RSVP here if you can make it! We’re going to have light bites, live music, and a lot of special guests. There wil…

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  Team Lamondin · [email protected]

May 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Campaign Updates for John

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John, We have some exciting news: Richard has been endorsed by six more South Florida leaders! State Rep. Ashley Gantt, Pinecrest Councilmember James McDonald, North Miami Councilmember Kevin Burns, former State Rep. J.C. Planas, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson, and former North …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM

I’m calling on Tallahassee to suspend the gas tax

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John, Gas prices are averaging $4.30 a gallon across Florida. And that's on top of inflation that keeps squeezing family budgets every single month! Florida families cannot sustain this. Back in March, when prices first spiked because of Trump's war with Iran, I called on the Florida Legislature to …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM

You’re Invited: Campaign Kickoff

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Join us May 26th John, A little over a month ago, we launched our campaign for State Senate! Since then, we’ve been heads down, getting the new campaign stood up, and hitting the ground hard on fundraising. Now, it’s time to celebrate and kick off our new campaign properly! I’m thrilled to invite yo…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Tallahassee is failing us.

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A look at the budget special session John, Despite Republicans having a supermajority in the Florida Legislature, they weren’t able to pass our state budget during the regular legislative session earlier this year. This week they’re back in Tallahassee for a special session to try again. But here’s …

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  Team Lamondin · [email protected]

May 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Join us for a Day of Action

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Sunday, May 17th John, We’re having a big Day of Action this Sunday, May 17th in South Miami Park! Come meet neighbors, knock doors with Richard and the team, and help build a grassroots movement focused on lowering costs, strengthening schools, and bringing fresh leadership to Tallahassee. Whether …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM

It’s Mother’s Day!

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John, In our house, there's no question who runs things. And it's not me. My wife Martina is the most remarkable person I know. We met in China, by the way. (I know – story for another time.) She raises Leonardo with so much love and patience and somehow still finds time to fight for families who ca…

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  Manny Orozco · [email protected]

May 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

One month in

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John, I'm Manny Orozco, Richard's campaign manager. I don't usually send these emails, but today felt like the right moment. One month ago we launched this campaign for Florida State Senate District 38. I'll be honest — we knew it would be hard. Flipping a Republican-held seat in Miami is never easy…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

May 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM

This is why our fight matters

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John, Did you know that Miami-Dade ranks among the top U.S. counties for population loss? Well, that’s something any Miami resident can explain: costs are out of control. Unemployment is rising, gas prices are over $4 a gallon, and rent and housing prices are untenable for families. Even if you have…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM

Update from Tallahassee

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John, It’s done. Republicans in Tallahassee have officially voted to rig the midterm elections. Instead of finally taking action on the skyrocketing costs of childcare, property insurance, gas, or housing, DeSantis called everyone back for a special session to pass his illegal, partisan gerrymander …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 27, 2026 at 9:45 PM

I’m heading to Tallahassee tomorrow

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John, DeSantis just unveiled his proposed redistricting map. It adds four new Republican seats and paints the entire state red. He can try to gerrymander the maps. He can't gerrymander away the momentum. Florida isn’t a permanently “red” state. I know that we can win here because in all the conversa…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Why I know we can win

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John, In a recent interview with NBC6, I was asked about running as a Democrat in a “heavily red state.” But here’s the thing: I know that Florida isn’t a permanently “red” state. I know that we can win here because in all the conversations I’ve had with voters, I’ve heard over and over that residen…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Celebrating our planet

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Happy Earth Day! John, Growing up in Miami, the Everglades and Biscayne Bay weren't just places on a map. They were home. And taking care of them felt like the most obvious thing in the world. That instinct is part of why my brother and I started ecofi. Thirteen years ago I came across a simple stat…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Who will fight for us?

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John, Florida’s unemployment rate is up again, a full point higher than last year. Our community is being squeezed by high costs, skyrocketing rents, rising insurance premiums, and more, but instead of fighting for us, politicians in Tallahassee spent the Legislative Session wasting $5,000,000 on na…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Families are making tough calls

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John, It’s Tax Day! I know that this deadline is a stressful one — everyone’s looking at their budgets, at the rising costs of just about everything, and having to make some tough calls. In fact, more people are now leaving our state than moving here. That says everything. We have a full blown affor…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM

'I think we ought to be embarrassed.'

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Politicians in Tallahassee keep letting us down John, Politicians in Tallahassee have been letting us down for decades, and this past legislative session was unfortunately no different. The annual Legislative Session came and went, and the Republican supermajority didn’t do anything to lower costs, …

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  Manny Orozco · [email protected]

April 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Richard Lamondin

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John, I’m Manny Orozco, Richard’s campaign manager. This week, Richard made the tough but clear decision to run for Florida State Senate District 38. After nearly a year on the trail, it wasn’t easy. But it’s the right call. I am so proud of Richard for choosing to lead with purpose — not ego — and …

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM

the first 24 hours

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John, It’s been 24 hours since I announced that I’m running for SD-38, and the outpouring of support has been incredible. So incredible, in fact, that my team has set a 72 hour fundraising goal so that we can build on this momentum and show everyone watching that we can win this seat and take the fi…

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  Richard Lamondin · [email protected]

April 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM

I have some news

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I’m running for SD-38 John, I wanted you to hear it from me directly: I'm announcing my campaign for Florida State Senate District 38. I’ve spent the past year listening to this community. I listened at our town halls. I listened at senior centers. I listened during conversations with Democrats, Rep…

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