Melbourne Beach, Fla – Today, State Representative Randy Fine (R-Melbourne Beach) announced he has filed to run for the open State Senate District 19 seat.

Fine is a well-known conservative firebrand, starting the race with almost $500,000 in his political committee, Friends of Randy Fine. He also announced his first three Campaign CoChairs, Republican Party of Florida Chairman and Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota), former
Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R-Brevard County), and former Senator and current State Representative Thad Altman (R-Indialantic).

“For six years, I have had the privilege of fighting for the people of Brevard County,” said Fine. “I have passed legislation transforming our public schools, our universities, and protecting the Indian River Lagoon. I have fought illegal immigration and wokeism across our state – and right here at home. And I have done it unafraid of the attacks that have come my way from the radical left.

“I did it because I was worried about the future my sons would inherit. And while we have made amazing progress so many levels, we now find ourselves facing fights we could hardly have imagined eight years ago – should drag queen story time happen in our schools and town
square? Can the decisions of our Maker and science be overridden by a surgeon who mutilates a child? Must we teach our children that they are fundamentally racist and that America was founded in evil? The left is stridently and aggressively demanding this. We need tested fighters to defend our children, our families, and what has always made American great. In the name of my children – and yours – I am ready for that fight.”

Representative Fine currently serves as the Chairman of the House Health & Human Services Committee, where he oversees all aspects of health care and welfare reform in Florida. Previously, he served as Chairman of the House PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, where
he sponsored the largest School Choice expansion in American history and as Chairman of the House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, where he redesigned the process of capital funding for state universities. He also served as the Chairman of the House Select Committee on Gaming. In his time in the legislature, Fine has passed over two dozen pieces of legislation, including the bill holding Disney accountable for its wokeists attacks on Florida’s parents.

“In my three decades of service of Brevard County, no member of our delegation has ever been more effective in the legislature than Representative Fine. With his extraordinary track record fighting for parental rights, protecting our environment, and standing up for our values, Brevard will have no greater champion.” — Representative and former Senator Thad Altman

“Randy Fine is one of the smartest and hardest working members of the Florida legislature. In the Senate, he will continue to be a champion of the people and will help Governor DeSantis keep Florida free!” — Republican Party of Florida Chairman and Senator Joe Gruters

“For six years, when Brevard County has needed to get the job done, we have turned to Randy. They say politicians are either work horses or show horses. Randy is the rare example of both. Brevard County needs its strongest fighter for the next four years, and I am proud to endorse him!” — Former Senate President Mike Haridopolos

Florida state senators earn a salary of $29,697 annually, and serve four-year terms, with a two-term limit.