NewsFlorida PoliticsMay 4, 2026Florida
Erin Huntley Receives Endorsement from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson in HD 45 Race
Republican candidate Erin Huntley has secured the endorsement of Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson in her campaign for House District 45. Huntley is currently competing in an August 18 primary against Raleigh 'Lee' Steinhauer before a potential general election matchup against incumbent Democrat Leonard Spencer.
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The endorsement signals institutional support for Huntley in a competitive district covering parts of Orange and Osceola counties, where candidates are currently raising funds for the upcoming primary and general elections.
Key Facts
- Erin Huntley received an endorsement from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
- The Florida House District 45 primary election is scheduled for August 18.
- Erin Huntley has $160,000 in her official campaign account and $62,000 in her political committee.
- Raleigh 'Lee' Steinhauer has $39,000 in his campaign account and $13,000 in his political committee.
- Leonard Spencer has $34,000 in his campaign account and $52,000 in his political committee.
- Raleigh 'Lee' Steinhauer loaned his campaign $20,000 in the previous year.
- Leonard Spencer loaned his campaign $15,000 in January.
- Huntley has received endorsements from Dan Webster, James Uthmeier, Christopher Blackmon, Doug Bankson, Erika Booth, Susan Plasencia, and Paula Stark.