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Thank you! We Won!
Thanks to your hard work, door-knocking, phone calling, contributions, and support, Tom Keen is our new State Representative-Elect for Florida House District 35!
We achieved an extraordinary victory in the House District 35 Special Election. I am honored and humbled to announce that I am now your State House District 35 Representative!
This victory is not just mine; it is OURS! It belongs to every single one of you who believed in our vision, stood by our side, and put your trust in our campaign. Together, we have shown the power of unity, determination, and a shared commitment to a better future.
Thank you!
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Let’s make our voices heard and bring real change to District 35. Remember, every vote counts, and together, we can make a difference.
Early Voting Dates & Hours
ORANGE COUNTY
Now through Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
- Valencia College, Lake Nona Campus: 12350 Narcoossee Rd., Orlando
- The Alafaya Branch Library: 12000 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando
- Orange Supervisor of Elections Office: 119 W. Kaley St., Orlando
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Now through Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
- Narcoossee Community Center: 5354 Rambling Rd., St Cloud
- Osceola Supervisor of Elections Office: 2509 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee
Tom Keen Is Trusted and Endorsed
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost
Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell
State Sen. Victor Torres Jr.
State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani
State Rep. Johanna Lopez
State Rep. Rita Harris
Former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith
Orlando Sentinel Endorsement,
January 6, 2024
Tom Keen is endorsed by the Orlando Sentinel
January 6, 2024 – Excerpts from the Endorsement:
Over the past few months, voters in Florida’s House District 35 have gotten to know Tom Keen. And they are seeing plenty to like, starting with the fact that he respects them and supports their priorities.
This Navy veteran is down-to-earth and steadfast in his moderate-Democratic, thoroughly sensible values.
He has his eye on Florida’s real needs: Promoting better jobs that pay livable wages. Creating affordable-housing solutions that put Florida residents’ needs first. Promoting high-quality education and better access to health care. Fixing the mess made of the property insurance market. Stopping the slaughter that has led to thousands of Florida residents dying of gunshot wounds and COVID-19.
In this race, which people all over the state are watching as a potential bellwether for 2024, there’s an easy call. Voters can trust Keen to put their needs ahead of jingoistic partisan antics.
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Keen is ready
Keen knows the district. As a decade-long, highly involved resident of Lake Nona and aerospace executive, he knows what it takes to build and support a healthy business environment and a flourishing community. On the important priorities confronting the state, he’s as well-prepared as any first-time candidate we’ve seen.
That includes a healthy dose of political pragmatism that will serve him well, working across the aisle in a Republican-dominated House.
Keen focus on needs
Keen’s ready. He’s not coasting on a familiar name and connections to Osceola County elites.
He’s done the work to fight for this district, and he’s not afraid to let voters know where he stands and what he would fight to accomplish. Booth may believe she’s entitled to voters’ support. She may take their trust for granted. But Keen has worked hard to earn both.
The Orlando Sentinel endorses Tom Keen for House District 35.
Former State Rep. Sean Shaw
Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida
VoteVets
Ironworkers Local 808
Suncoast NORML
Young Democrats of Orange County
Orange County Democratic Party
Osceola County Democrats
Orange County Classroom Teachers Association
Tom Keen is endorsed by Orange County Classroom Teachers!
Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida
Rainbow Democrats of Orange County
Orange County Democratic Black Caucus
Orange County Democratic Environmental Caucus
Alianza for Progress,
United for Progress PAC
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Florida
GiffordsPAC
Florida Rising
Tom Keen ENDORSED by Planned Parenthood PAC!
Planned Parenthood added that Tom Keen is "a strong supporter of reproductive rights and we know you will continue to be a dedicated advocate."
For more than a century, Planned Parenthood health centers have provided preventive health care to millions of women, men and young people, earning the confidence and trust of communities nationwide. Tom Keen is a proud and vocal defender of our reproductive freedom.
Florida LGBTQ Democratic Caucus
IUPAT District Council 78
Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3108
Kelly Semrad
Tom Keen is a 2023 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
Not an endorsement but a distinction signifying Tom's unwavering commitment to advancing measures that have been proven to reduce gun violence, protect our children, and enhance the safety of our communities.
Florida Leadership Council
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida
Equality Florida Action PAC
Florida Young Democrats
Policy Reform Now
Florida Democratic Party
Orange County Democratic Environmental Caucus
Daily Kos
East Orange Democratic Women's Club
Meet Tom and Laura Keen
Tom Keen is a decorated 21-year military veteran, a former Naval Flight Officer, and successful businessman in the high-tech aerospace training and simulation industry. He is a committed progressive who is running to serve Orange and Osceola counties as our next State Representative from District 35.
Tom’s commitment to public service continued long after serving our country. He has been active in several veteran-service organizations and has served on both the City of Orlando Citizens’ Police Review Board and the Mayor’s Veteran Advisory Council. He has also participated in both Leadership Orlando and the Mayor’s City Academy.
Tom’s technical oversight and budgeting experience make him qualified to effectively serve and uplift our communities for all residents, well into the future. Tom has been married to Laura Keen for 32 years. They have two grown children and live in the Laureate Park neighborhood of Lake Nona.
Three Core Values
The U.S. Navy taught Tom three Core Values: Honor. Courage. Commitment.
We need these values to create lasting, positive change in Florida.
We need fighters in the Florida House — for our environment, our schools, and our health.
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Tom Keen is qualifying for the ballot by collecting signatures from voters. Join us as we canvass neighborhoods in Orange and Osceola counties.
About Florida House District 35
The Florida Legislature passed CS/SJR 100, which contains state house (H000H8013) and state senate (S027S8058) districts for the qualification, nomination, and election of members of the Florida Legislature in the primary and general elections held in 2022 and thereafter.
The new District 35 now includes eastern Orange County and eastern Osceola County. See the link below for the new maps.
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