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Florida's 19th Congressional District Special General Election Candidates

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June 24 marks the special general election for Florida’s 19th Congressional district which includes portions of Lee and Collier Counties.  The seat was vacated in January with the resignation of former Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fort Myers.  Candidates on Tuesday’s ballot include Republican Curt Clawson, Democrat April Freeman and Libertarian Ray Netherwood.  WGCU’s John Davis recently caught up with each of the candidates.  Listen to WGCU’s extended interviews with the candidates below.

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Interview with Democratic Congressional District 19 candidate April Freeman
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Interview with Libertarian Congressional District 19 candidate Ray Netherwood

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