Lizbeth Benacquisto Backed by Lee County House Members in CD 19

State Rep. Dane Eagle, R-Cape Coral, and Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Fort Myers, announced on Tuesday that they are backing Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the special election for the congressional seat vacated when Trey Radel, R-Fla., resigned after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine.

She is the proven leader of integrity we can count on -- exactly what Southwest Florida needs, Eagle posted on Twitter on Tuesday.

"We have a responsibility to our children, our seniors, our students and the brave men and women who serve in our military to send the very best Florida has to represent our families in Washington, Rodriguessaid. Lizbeth has my vote because she has proven to be highly effective while serving Southwest Florida in the state Senate. She understands it's going to take hard work and determination to get our country back on track -- and that's a fight I know Lizbeth can win."

Ray and Dane are tremendous partners in the House, said Benacquisto. I appreciate their support and look forward to extending our partnership to Washington on behalf of the people of Southwest Florida.

Benacquisto takes on businessman Curt Clawson and former state Rep. Paige Kreegel in the April 22 primary.