For Immediate Release
September 4, 2025
Contact:
Sarah Bascom, sarah@bascomllc.com, 850.294.6636
Kristen Grissom, kgrissom@bascomllc.com, 850.814.9454
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today announced its endorsement of Republican Candidate James Buchanan for Florida Senate District 22.
“While serving in the Florida House, James Buchanan has proven to be a leader who deeply understands the challenges and opportunities facing Florida’s business community,” said AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis. “As a small business owner and real estate professional, James brings invaluable private-sector experience to his policymaking. He has consistently championed policies that grow jobs, strengthen our economy, lower costs, and protect the industries that fuel Florida’s success. We are proud to endorse his campaign for the Florida Senate, where we know he will continue to be a strong advocate for Florida’s business community.”
“As an advocate for Florida’s hardworking families and businesses, I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Associated Industries of Florida,” said Buchanan. “AIF’s leadership in promoting pro-business policies is vital to keeping Florida’s economy strong and costs low for working families, and in the Senate, I look forward to continuing to ensure our state remains a beacon of prosperity.”
Known as “The Voice of Florida Business” in the Sunshine State, Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) has represented the principles of prosperity and free enterprise before the three branches of state government since 1920. A voluntary association of diversified businesses, AIF was created to foster an economic climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development, and welfare of industry and business and the people of the state.
For more information on AIF, please visit AIF.com and follow @VoiceofFLBiz .
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