PALM COAST, FL— Today, a Duval County Coalition of dedicated grassroots leaders and volunteers endorsed Paul Renner for Florida Governor, citing his proven conservative leadership of delivering results for Sunshine State families.
Over the past several election cycles, Duval County has worked tirelessly to engage party voters and advance policies that strengthen Florida’s communities. These leaders have been working hard to organize grassroots teams throughout NE Florida for the purpose of Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) action in the final sprint to the primary.
The Duval County Grassroots Leadership Committee includes:
- Kathy LuCille Bennett, Conservative Activist
- Ann Duggar, Community & Non-profit Leader
- Natalie Dreyer, Conservative & Parental Rights Advocate
- Mauro and Dr. Lillian Gines, Leaders of a Conservative Filipino-American organization
- Blake Harper, Conservative Political Activist
- Betty Hayes, Conservative Community and Political Leader
- Beth Heath, Tea Party and Non-Profit Leader
- Ryan Jones, Businessman and Investments Leader
- Robin Lumb, Former City Councilman and Past Duval GOP Chairman
- Maria Machin, Leader of Conservative Hispanic Organizations
- Carmen Martinez, M.D, Conservative Medical Freedom Advocate
- Charles McBurney, Former State Representative
- Nancy McGowan, Conservative Community Leader and Advocate
- Kenneth C. Morrow, Leader in multiple Conservative Organizations
- Karyn Morton, Former Duval GOP Chairman, leader of Conservative organizations
- Tony Ricardo, Duval County School Board
- Steve Testa, Veteran, Served with Paul Renner
- Rebecca Winchester, Conservative Small Business Advocate
- Chaplain Gerri Woodham, Leader in Multiple Conservative and Faith-based Organizations
*** Endorsements are personal in nature, and do not represent any affiliated organizations.
Renner thanked the team for its support and recognized their dedication to the grassroots movement.
“I am honored to earn the endorsement of these dedicated grassroots leaders in Duval County,” said Paul Renner. “Their hard work and passion have made a real difference in our party. Together, we will continue fighting for opportunity, and for a better future for every Floridian.”
The Duval County grassroots team looks forward to mobilizing supporters, engaging voters, and helping build a winning statewide coalition for the Renner campaign.

