For Immediate Release

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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Travis Hutson Wins Republican Primary in Florida Senate District 6 Special Election
St. Augustine, Fla. Travis Hutson tonight claimed victory in the Republican primary in the special election
for Senate District 6. The general election will be held April 7, 2015.
I am humbled to represent the Republican Party in this special election for Senate District 6, said Hutson.
I cannot thank the voters enough for their overwhelming support during this campaign; and, I look forward
to continuing to meet with them, as well as other members of our community, to discuss the many issues that
are important to our First Coast.
As our campaign moves forward, I look forward to facing David Cox in the general election, and having a
healthy debate on the important issues facing our region and the solutions that are right for Northeast
Florida, concluded Hutson.
Since announcing his candidacy for Senate District 6, Hutson has been endorsed by Florida Commissioner of
Agriculture Adam Putnam, Former St. Johns County Representative Bill Proctor, State Attorney R.J.
Larizza, Sheriffs David Shoar and Ben Johnson, St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis Hollingsworth,
Flagler County Clerk of Court Gail Wadsworth, and former St. Johns County Commissioners Mark Miner
and Ray Quinn.
Senate District 6 includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns Counties, as well as part of Volusia County.
Prior to running for the Special Election for Senate District 6, Hutson served in the Florida House of
Representatives. Hutson was elected to Florida House District 24, which includes Flagler County and parts
of St. Johns and Volusia Counties, in 2012 and was subsequently re-elected.
While serving in the Florida House, Hutson championed crucial legislation for House District 24 and the
state, focusing on the economy and public safety. In education, Hutson helped craft enhancements to
Floridas Career and Professional Education Act, responding to Floridas critical workforce needs. Hutson
closed loopholes in the release of sexual violent predators making Northeast Floridas most vulnerable

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citizens safer. Also, Hutson improved the water quality in Florida, as he successfully carried Florida
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnams water policy reform in the Florida House.
Hutson works in his familys business, assisting in property and agricultural management and local
charitable giving. He also sat on the board of directors for HandsOn Jacksonville and on the development
committee for St. Augustine Youth Services and has been a member of the board of directors for EPIC in St.
Johns County. Previously, Hutson was a realtor with Watson Realty. In 2010, Hutson worked for
Ambassador John Rood with the Vestcor Companies and specialized in sales and acquisitions, as well as
analyzing financial data for incoming and outgoing deals.
Hutson graduated from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania in 2007 with a bachelors degree in Economics
and Business. He resides in St Augustine with his wife, Tanya, and their daughter, Taylor.
For more information on the Travis Hutson for State Senate
visit ElectHutson.com, follow @TravisJHutson and like FB.com/TravisJHutson.
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