I am proud to accept the endorsement of Jan Pietrzyk, former Leon County Supervisor of Elections. When I was a senior at FSU majoring in political science back in 1984, I helped put together a ragtag group of college kids and we campaigned hard for Jan Pietrzyk. The night of Nov. 6, 1984 when Ronald Reagan won re-election by a landslide, and Jan Pietrzyk was elected Supervisor of Elections, becoming the first countywide elected Republican constitutional officer in Leon County since Reconstruction. We made history!

I have known Jeff Howell for nearly 30 years. In 1984, Jeff provided invaluable direction to my campaign when I was elected Supervisor of Elections for Leon County. Jeff was a force in helping to elect me the first countywide- elected Republican constitutional officer since Reconstruction. Few can match Jeff’s focus on conservative principles and strong work ethic. He has been a consistent advocate for conservatism in Leon County.

Jan Pietrzyk, Leon County Supervisor of Elections (1984-1988)

The election for Leon County Republican State Committeeman is Tuesday, August 14, 2012. You can request an absentee ballot at leonvotes.org. Presently early voting begins Saturday, August 4, 2012.