[Northwoods]

I'm thrilled that Don won!
I know some people claim that the Developer's "puppets" won. I think smart voters knew that Don will fight hard for Sumter Co. residents.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

I'm thrilled that Don won!
I know some people claim that the Developer's "puppets" won. I think smart voters knew that Don will fight hard for Sumter Co. residents.

He’s done that in the past and will again! I’m so glad to see that the overwhelming majority of Sumter County voters support him.

[Goldwingnut]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Going to take a much needed evening off tonight. Tomorrow the works starts on organizing Thanksgiving Dinner for the VPSD fire stations. If anyone is interested in helping with being a station coordinator or with helping organize the upcoming fundraiser please drop me a private message.

Thanks again.

[Ecuadog]

Hooray!

[Ignatz]

Congrats sir!

[golfing eagles]

Congratulations Don!!!!!

[Veracity]

Congratulations, Don Wiley, on your landslide win! Your time in office proved that you are, by far, the best person for the job and the voters have recognized and rewarded all your hard work. Indeed, a well deserved victory!

[Bay Kid]

Way to go Don.

[Normal]

Nice job. Solid running and dedicated ethic. Congrats Don.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Thank you.

While it may have seemed unfair, it was what was required under Florida law and the state constitution, Governor DeSantis did the right thing in following the law and I support his actions as we are a State and a country governed by our laws.

This statement has my vote every time versus any other candidates who don't take responsibility for following the law, the constitutions, and we are a nation devoid of kings.

Congratulations

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Nope. There’s nobody left to run against.

Hmmm. The paper this morning is stating that Don will face William Statom, a write in candidate in November.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Hmmm. The paper this morning is stating that Don will face William Statom, a write in candidate in November.

That's probably true, but:
1. There will only be one name on the ballot, a voter would need to remember that there is a write-in candidate, remember the name, and then take the time to write it in.

2. Had you heard of William Statom before reading the name in the paper? I suspect we will not hear from him at all.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

That's probably true, but:
1. There will only be one name on the ballot, a voter would need to remember that there is a write-in candidate, remember the name, and then take the time to write it in.

2. Had you heard of William Statom before reading the name in the paper? I suspect we will not hear from him at all.

Correct

I have seen some spectacular/successful write-in or 'sticker' campaigns up north. All were the result of some sort of scandal...with the balloted candidate. Another, still rarely, a race with no candidates on the ballot that prompts such an action as well. In Dist.1, there is no such scandal. That said, it's like a lottery ticket...the odds are usually insurmountable. So my (unsolicited) advice to the write in candidate....the people have spoken and their voices should be respected.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Correct

I have seen some spectacular/successful write-in or 'sticker' campaigns up north. All were the result of some sort of scandal...with the balloted candidate. Another, still rarely, a race with no candidates on the ballot that prompts such an action as well. In Dist.1, there is no such scandal. That said, it's like a lottery ticket...the odds are usually insurmountable. So my (unsolicited) advice to the write in candidate....the people have spoken and their voices should be respected.

*Excuse me....Dist. 5

[PugMom]

sending congrats! we did good.