Jeb Bush Backs Jeff Brandes Over Jim Frische for State Senate

On Wednesday, former Gov. Jeb Bush waded into one of the most competitive legislative primaries in Florida when he backed Rep. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, over Rep. Jim Frische, R-St. Petersburg, for the GOP nod for an open state Senate seat.

"Jeff Brandes has the right stuff to lead in the Florida Senate," Bush said. "Jeff has the courage and real-world experience to tackle the complex issues facing the state of Florida. Having Jeff in the Florida Senate will ensure the residents of the bay area have strong, principled leadership in Tallahassee."

"Governor Bush's leadership in the area of educational reform has served as a role model during my time in the Florida Legislature," said Brandes. "As governor, his results in making Florida government more efficient saved millions of taxpayer dollars. I am humbled and honored to receive this very important endorsement."