Durell Peaden Backs Greg Evers to Take His Place in the Senate

Rep. Greg Evers, R-Baker, just won a big endorsement in his bid to win a seat in the Senate -- the backing of the man who currently holds the job, Sen. Durell Peaden, R-Crestview, who cannot run again due to term limits.

Greg is a true conservative who will serve the people of Northwest Florida well, and I am happy to give him my full support and endorsement, said Peaden. With Gregs leadership, Senate District 2 will have a staunch and powerful advocate in the Florida Legislature.He will work hard to fight the current culture of big government thats taking place in Washington and get Florida back on track and out of the hands of out-of-control government and spending.

I am grateful to Senator Peaden for endorsing me in my race for Senate District 2, said Evers. He has served the people of Northwest Florida proudly, and I look forward to continuing his good work in the Legislature and stand ready to carry on his pro-life, pro-Second Amendment and pro-business banner. Senator Peaden brought real conservative values and principles to the Florida Senate for 10 years as a true public servant and, if elected, I intend to carry on that legacy.

Evers faces Mike Hill, a graduate of the Air Force Academy and a small-business man, in the Republican primary.