Cornelius Fowler plans to become to rare Democrat to break through in a Southwest Florida state race.
Three candidates are squaring off over a Florida House of Representatives district that represents many of the working-class families in Lee County.
Fowler is facing incumbent Tiffany Esposito (R) and Joshua Krakow (Libertarian).
District 77 represents a swath of communities and includes: Alva, Buckingham, part of south Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and San Carlos Park.
Issues in the district range from growth management and planning to septic-to-sewer needs and transportation infrastructure.
State representatives also have a say in issues such as abortion, recreational marijuana, education policy and the state budget.
Fowler grew up in the City of Belle Glade and is a farmer. He is a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union and serves as vice president of Local Lodge 2152.
Why do you want to be the next state representative for district 77?
I want to be the next state representative because I want to help create life changing opportunities for all Floridians.