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John Thrasher Celebrates Republican Primary Victory
Aug 24, 2010

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August 24, 2010                                                    Sarah Bascom (850) 294-6636

                                John Thrasher Celebrates Republican Primary Victory

Jacksonville, Fla. – John Thrasher tonight celebrated his victory in the Republican primary race for State Senate District 8.

 “I am honored and humbled that the voters of Northeast Florida have, once again, chosen me to be the Republican Candidate for Senate District 8,” said Thrasher, who celebrated his victory tonight.  “I am particularly grateful to my volunteers, my friends and my family for their steadfast commitment to my campaign.  I could not have achieved victory tonight without the hard work and dedication of these individuals, and for that I am truly thankful.”

 “Tonight is just the first step to victory in November,” said Thrasher.  “And, I am ready to debate the tough issues that face Northeast Florida during the General Election.  My campaign will maintain its same focus of keeping your taxes low, reducing wasteful government spending and growing our job base and local economy, as well as improving our children’s education and preserving the St. Johns River and our beautiful beaches.”  

 Thrasher currently represents Florida Senate District 8, which includes parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties.  He also serves as the interim chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.  From 1998 to 2000, Thrasher served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, championing historic legislation, such as “Three Strikes, You’re Out,” “10-20-Life,” “A+ Education Plan” and the largest tax cut in Florida history.  Thrasher was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1992 and was subsequently re-elected.  Additionally, Thrasher served as a soldier in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970 before he was honorably discharged and awarded multiple decorations.  Thrasher graduated from Florida State University with a Juris Doctorate in 1972.  Thrasher is married to Jean Thrasher and has three children and eight grandchildren.

 For more information on the John Thrasher for Senate Campaign, please visit www.electthrasher.com or contact the campaign headquarters at (904) 899-0031.

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