Former Florida State Senator Nancy Argenziano Joins Reform Party Ticket

Nancy Argenziano

Darcy Richardson, the Reform Party’s nominee for governor of Florida, filed paperwork with the Division of Elections on August 30th officially naming Nancy Argenziano as his running mate.

“Given the state of our democracy, is there any question we need to make major reforms? I am certain Darcy is up to the task,” said Argenziano. “When Darcy asked me if I wouldn’t mind getting back in the trenches, given the state of America and Florida in particular, I said yes — of course!”

Argenziano added that she draws inspiration from the legacy of John McCain, the maverick Republican Senator who passed away in recent weeks.

“Nancy’s record speaks for itself, she has been a champion for Florida consumers and is going to be an incredible asset for our campaign,” said Richardson. “Cleaning up the corruption in Tallahassee is no small job. As our next Lieutenant Governor, Nancy Argenziano will be the special interests’ worst nightmare.”

Argenziano was a fiercely independent voice in the Florida legislature for more than a decade, serving as a State Representative and a State Senator. A one-time Republican, she has become disgusted with the direction her former party has taken in recent years. In 2007, Senator Argenziano was appointed to a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission by Governor Charlie Crist. Two years later she was unanimously elected to Chair the PSC.

Richardson discussed his selection of Argenziano during an interview with Jacksonville’s WJCT-FM last week.

“I am deeply humbled that Nancy Argenziano has agreed to join the Reform Party ticket as our candidate for Lieutenant Governor,” said Richardson. “We are building a powerful coalition of former Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and independents to challenge the status quo. Together we are going to give millions of forgotten Floridians a fighting chance for a better future!”

“We have learned that the two‐party system just doesn’t work for most average Floridians anymore,” added Joseph Wendt, Chairman of the Reform Party of Florida. “Voters are tired of politicians that line their own pockets with lobbyist dollars. They are tired of candidates from the extreme right and the extreme left. The Richardson/Argenziano ticket represents a genuine opportunity for Florida voters to take back their state government.”

Find out more about the campaign at Richardson2018.org