OCCRA Candidates Endorsed for 2024
The OCCRA invites qualified candidates in county races to send their interest in being an endorsed candidate to our Board. The Board reviews each candidate’s credentials and applies a score based on responses to issues. For candidates whose area includes Orange County, the OCCRA coordinates votes with the OCFRA Board.
For the 2024 Election Cycle, we proudly offer our official endorsement to these conservative candidates:
Jon Arguello
Jon is running in the Florida Senate District 25 race. Jon’s experience in service, and his commitment to his constituents as a OC School Board member earned Jon the OCCRA endorsement.
Paula Bronson
Paula is an experienced educator, who wants to bring that unique perspective to her race for the School Board, District 5 seat. The OCCRA found her to be a highly qualified candidate.
Christian De la Torre
The OCCRA reviewed Christian’s responses to the vetting question to be consistent with the principles of the OCCRA. We are pleased to endorse Christian for Florida House Representative, District 46.
Diana Graniela
Diana seeks to win her race for School Board, District 2. Diana is a passionate parent and businesswoman who has a vision to strengthen the relationship with parents and the schools. Her commonsense approach to solving challenges led to the OCCRA endorsement.
Laura Gomez McAdams
OCCRA proudly endorses Laura for Florida House Representative, District 35. Laura’s experience working as a collaborator and negotiator offers the voters in this district the opportunity to have a representative who can hit issues head-on, using practical approaches to bringing people together to come to consensus.
Julia Tavares
As an experienced educator in Osceola County, Julia intends to bring her unique skills and background to School Board Seat 3. Julia has a vision to address issues with school safety and teacher compensation. The OCCRA endorsed Julia based on her conservative stance with regard to managing education for the county’s children.
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