Opposition against former Senate President Mike Haridopolos’ Congress- campaign has consolidated.
Less than a week before the Republican primaries on August 20, Joe Babits suspended his election campaign and supported John HeartonThis makes Hearton, besides Haridopolos, the only active Republican running for office.
“I entered this race because I wanted change. It’s not enough to just vote conservative, you have to be effective,” Babits said.
“I entered this race because I really wanted change. Along the way, I met John. It didn’t take long to realize that God was at the center of John’s life, and when you meet people like that, you want to be around them so you can receive some of that grace.”
Both Babits and Hearton had applied to Haridopolos with the intention of running against the long-standing incumbent U.S. representative. Bill PoseyBut during qualifying week, Haridopolos registered for the district at the last minute, and Posey announced his resignation within hours.
That leaves Haridopolos as the only known candidate running for the vacant seat against long-standing rivals. But Hearton hopes the consolidation of opposition gives him a better chance of winning the Republican nomination against Haridopolos next week. Brian Jonesa Republican who failed to qualify for the seat also endorsed Hearton.
“They are good, hard-working Americans like most of us. They both ran for the right reasons – to stand up against corruption and to stand up for the American people, especially the citizens of Brevard and Indian River counties,” Hearton said. “I am grateful for their support and trust in me to represent our community.”
Babits said the move made sense and hoped his supporters would follow his example.
“I am for change, and John is for change. I am suspending my campaign today and asking my supporters to vote for John Hearton,” Babits said. “If you want change, John can bring change. I fully support John Hearton because he brings skill and integrity to this congressional race.”
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