The Bradenton Times: D16 Congressional Candidate Jon Harris
Jon Harris is a U.S. Army veteran and Democratic candidate for the D16 Congressional seat currently held by Vern Buchanan.
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“Your mortgages are sky high. That just goes to there not being enough inventory, enough homes. So, we want to find places to build affordable housing,” Harris said.
Harris is a U.S. Army Reserve warrant officer as well as a cybersecurity and information technology worker.
“When we talk about insurance companies owning the pharmacies, owning the PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) who set the rates for drug prices, breaking up those companies so there’s more competition,” Harris said.
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Combat veteran and U.S. Army Reserve chief warrant officer Jon Harris, who’s worked in cybersecurity, has already made an official bid for the seat. But other possible candidates in the mix include state Rep. Fiona McFarland and former state Rep. Tommy Gregory. Kristen Truong, a state House candidate who’s married to a Manatee County commissioner, has also been approached by donors and supporters about a run but has said she would defer to Gruters.
Florida Politics: Combat veteran Jon Harris enters race to succeed Vern Buchanan in CD 16
In addition to his military service, Harris has built a civilian career in cybersecurity and information technology.
Combat veteran and cybersecurity professional Jon Harris has entered the race for Florida’s 16th Congressional District, positioning himself as a champion for working families, veterans and government accountability.