Jordan Hensley, a bartender at the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin with no prior political experience, has announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate seat in District 21. He is running as a Democrat to challenge Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, who faces no opposition and has raised over $230,000 with support from Governor Ron DeSantis. Hensley, who works paycheck to paycheck, emphasizes his connection to everyday struggles and contrasts himself with wealthy corporate-backed politicians. Despite having only about $6,700 in campaign funds, he is actively meeting constituents across Senate District 21, which spans parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. The special election was triggered when Republican Ed Hooper resigned before the end of his term, leaving the seat open for Hensley to contest.
Key Points:
- Jordan Hensley is a Democrat with no previous political experience running for the Florida Senate in District 21.
- Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has raised more than $230,000 and has support from Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Hensley has approximately $6,700 in his campaign account compared to Nocco’s substantial fundraising efforts.
- The special election was triggered after Republican Ed Hooper resigned before the end of his term.
