Hillsborough Democrat Pat Kemp to challenge Laurel Lee for Congress
Pat Kemp for District 15
"We must work together to restore reproductive freedom and protect Social Security." –Pat Kemp
As your Congresswoman, Pat will fight to:
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Restore reproductive freedom
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Strengthen Social Security and Medicare
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Expand healthcare access and lower prescription drug costs
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Lower energy and housing costs
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Protect our environment
Commissioner Pat Kemp has over three decades of public service in District 15
As Hillsborough County Commissioner, Pat Kemp:
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Championed the preservation of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and county conservation lands
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Increased funding by hundreds of millions for schools and transportation without raising taxes through developer fees
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Funded millions for solar panels on public libraries throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County
Pat brings a record of working hard for Floridians and our rights:
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Representing 1.5 million citizens as countywide Hillsborough County Commissioner since 2016
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Served as chief aide to Congresswoman Kathy Castor when Castor was a Hillsborough County Commissioner
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Served as chief legislative aide to Florida State Rep. Sara Romeo
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Provided civil legal services for low-income clients at Bay Area Legal Services
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Brought public interest issues to light as WUSF public radio news director and a radio talk show host at WUSF and WMNF community radio
Pat has volunteered for many community projects and organizations. Here are just a few:
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Environmental champion in Sierra Club of Tampa Bay
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Former board chair of the nonprofit, Tampa Crossroads, which provided counseling, treatment, housing, and other services to veterans, the disabled, and others in need of assistance
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Co-founder of the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association
FL CD 15 is a toss-up
Statistical tie between Pat Kemp and the incumbent
Kemp is 47% to Lee’s 48%, with 4% undecided after biographical statements.
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The initial ballot shows Kemp leads with several key groups
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Overwhelming support for Amendment 3 (61%) and Amendment 4 (60%)
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Poll conducted by Change Research from July 17 to 19, 2024 before Kamala became the nominee
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511 likely District 15 voters in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties surveyed