Changes in the 5th CD: Brown-Waite Retires and Backs Sheriff Richard Nugent

Republican Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite announced today that she will not seek a fifth term to the U.S. House due to health concerns. With today being the last day to file for federal office, Brown-Waite threw her support to Hernando County Sheriff Richard Nugent. From Spring Hill, Nugent has served as sheriff since first winning election back in 2000. Conservative activist Jason Sager, who was planning to challenge Brown-Wait in the G.O.P primary, will remain in the race despite the new opponent. The winner will likely face Democrat Jim Piccollo, a businessman and veteran of the 101st Airborne .