Republican incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka and Democratic challenger Howard Lee Sapp are set to compete for the Florida House District 78 seat in the upcoming general election Nov. 5. All eligible voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote in this race. The district covers the City of Fort Myers and parts of Lee County, representing a population of nearly 180,000.
Persons-Mulicka, a Fort Myers attorney, has served in the Florida House since 2020 and is running for re-election. She serves on several committees, including health and human services. Her opponent, Howard Lee Sapp, a retired air traffic controller and Fort Myers native, ran for the first time in 2022. Both candidates are vying for the opportunity to represent District 78 for a two-year term.
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Here’s a Q&A with Sapp:
Why do you want to be the next state representative for District 78?
I want to be the next state representative because I believe that so many voices are gong unheard. Current legislation is trying to silence voices and disregard opinions if they are not in step with their ideology. We must consider whether or not it agrees with us. We can learn to agree to disagree but work towards the middle of any conflicts. This, I feel, is not happening. The current train of thought is “my way or the highway!”