I was back in Hillsborough County at the Beef O'Brady's in Valrico Tuesday evening for the East Hillsborough Democratic Club meeting where I was able to address the members and announce my candidacy. The active group had a great turnout and I continue to be impressed by the quality and passion of people that are showing up to these meetings.
I need your help! Like Dr. Kathryn Allen, I am running against a 4-term Republican Congressman that also sits on the House Oversight Committee. Rep Dennis Ross (R) represents Florida's 15th Congressional District. I have filed to run against Ross in 2018, but we need external financial support that will need to subsidize the support we can raise in district.
The FL-15 is made up of parts of eastern Hillsborough County, western Polk County, and Lake County and is 77.2% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 13.7% Black, 2.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American. According to Ballotpedia, in 2012, the district voted 38.6% Dem and 40.2% Rep. My supporters and I believe we can swing this district blue with your support.
I am registered with the FEC (http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/710/201703039050596710/201703039050596710.pdf) and the Florida Department of State (http://dos.elections.myflorida.com/candidates/CanDetail.asp?account=69701).
We've setup our Crowdpac page (https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/193083/15th-congressional-district-primary-2018) and our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GregPilkingtonforUSCongress/) and you can learn more about my background and positions there.
I really hope we can develop a relationship to reach your progressive followers to try and earn their support. Thanks in advance for your time and effort, and especially your consideration!
Greg Pilkington