Angela Corey Backs George LeMieux to Challenge Bill Nelson

State Attorney Angela Corey, now gaining national attention for her role in the Trayvon Martin case, announced on Tuesday that she is backing former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., in November,

For years, I have known George LeMieux and seen the positive impact he has had on our state and nation, said Corey on Tuesday. During his time as the deputy attorney general, George fought for justice and successfully argued a death penalty case before the U.S. Supreme Court. While serving in the Senate, George LeMieux made reducing the debt his top priority and showed true leadership. George has always been a friend to Northeast Florida and I look forward to seeing him serve us once again in the U.S. Senate."

For more than 30 years, Angela has worked to make Northeast Florida safer -- first as an assistant state attorney and now as the state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit, said LeMieux. As former deputy attorney general, I know how hard our prosecutors work. Angela is widely known for her fairness, integrity, and work ethic and I am honored to have her support.