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Fody Merritt Jr.
Fody Merritt Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 25. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Merritt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Fody Merritt Jr. was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1962 to 1966. He earned a high school diploma from Overbrook High School and a bachelor's degree from LaSalle University in 1999. His career experience includes working as a correctional officer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Taylor Yarkosky defeated Fody Merritt Jr. in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Taylor Yarkosky (R) | 60.0 | 63,094 |
Fody Merritt Jr. (D)  | 40.0 | 41,984 | ||
| Total votes: 105,078 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Banks Helfrich (No Party Affiliation)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Fody Merritt Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 25.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Taylor Yarkosky advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 25.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Merritt in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Fody Merritt Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Merritt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My campaign slogan is "Let's Make A Difference" My Military Career covers thirty four years. 41/2 Marine Corps active duty, 20 years Army Nat'l Guard, 11 years Airforce Nat'l Guard. I have a Bachelors Degree from LaSalle University in Pennsylvania. I am running for office because I think if we stick together we can "Make A Difference" So, I am asking for your support and more importantly
you VOTE .- I believe in protecting all reproductive rights and access to contraception, abortion and IVF treatment.
- Environmental: I pledge to safeguard our natural resources, keeping our waterways clean and our coast line resilient.
- I will work hard to ensure our Veterans and their spouses receive the care they deserve.
Especially with the insurance industry, home, auto and
and work to get things done for your voters.
supply your district with what they need to sustain a
I like capes for some reason, and of the motorcycle, I love speed also. That sums it all up. BATMAN
for their problems. Use some that big money going into space to provide our people with a decent and comfortable lifestyle.
offices and Judgeships. No one should monopolize a
result is reached.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
