José “Dante” Sánchez Sanchez , a U.S. Air Force veteran and longtime community advocate running for House District 64, will run on a platform centered on addressing neglected community issues, including chronic flooding, battered roads and inadequate street lighting.

Sánchez Sanchez, a self-described “new Democrat,” is seeking the seat currently held by Republican Rep. Susan Valdés , who is facing term limits. Valdés was elected to her seat, and subsequently re-elected several times, as a Democrat. But she switched parties late last year. Now, Democrats are looking to reclaim the seat.

Sánchez Sanchez is one of three Democrats vying for the seat. The other candidates are former Tampa City Council member Mike Suarez and Luis Salazar .

Sánchez Sanchez said in a pres

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