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Gaetz to kick off re-election campaign with Luna in Fort Walton Beach

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will launch his re-election campaign for Congress with a kickoff rally in Fort Walton Beach on Thursday, June 6th. Gaetz, who represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District, will be […]

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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will launch his re-election campaign for Congress with a kickoff rally in Fort Walton Beach on Thursday, June 6th.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at “The Venue at Beach Weekend” at 5:30 p.m. CT.

Gaetz, who represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District, will be joined by special guest Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), who represents the state’s 13th Congressional District. The rally is expected to draw supporters from across the region as Gaetz officially begins his bid for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The campaign kickoff event is open to both the public and the press, including regional and national news media outlets.

As Gaetz embarks on his re-election journey, the rally will likely set the tone for his campaign and provide insight into his priorities and goals for the upcoming term.

“The Venue at Beach Weekend” is located at 109 Brooks Street Southeast in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Those interested in attending can find more information and RSVP through the provided Eventbrite link.

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Gaetz to kick off re-election campaign with Luna in Fort Walton Beach

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