Jake Raburn Wins Election As State Representative
Will Represent Florida State House, District 57

LITHIA, FL – Jake Raburn tonight won election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent the 57th District.“I am deeply honored and humbled by the confidence voters of State House, District 57 have placed in me,” said Jake Raburn.“Today’s results are a testament to the many months of hard work and selfless dedication by our many friends, family, volunteers and supporters.  Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for all you have done to …

Hello Everyone,

After months of campaigning, we are excited to celebrate the culmination of our efforts after tomorrow’s election.  We recognize that this journey would not have been possible without the help, support, encouragement and prayers of so many of you, and we would like to show our thanks at an Election Night Celebration tomorrow night.  If you are able to attend, we would love to have you join us!

Park Square Cellar
16132 Churchview Drive
Lithia, FL 33547
7:30pm until the results are in!

Thanks,

Jake, Melissa & Jackson

By Patrick Manteiga

Published Friday, October 19, 2012

State Representative District 57

Democrat Bruce Barnett is a Florida native, veteran, holds an MBA and manages logistics for a trucking company. He is smart and very progressive. He would oppose corporate tax cuts and use the revenue to boost Florida’s education system. He would push to collect the taxes due from internet sales and then eliminate the non-defensible sales tax exemptions.

Barnett is a compelling candidate. He’s even a little more liberal than us, believing college tuition should be free. …

District 57

Republican Jake Raburn has the edge over another political newcomer in this race to represent the southeastern Hillsborough County communities of FishHawk, greater Sun City Center and Wimauma.

Raburn, 27, is a Hillsborough County native who has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and works at his family’s farming operation, and that experience would be useful in Tallahassee. Raburn also has a broader agenda for job development. He supports investing in the state’s infrastructure, including deep-water ports. He would re-evaluate standardized testing in public schools and …

District 57

Both candidates in this district, which covers southeastern Hillsborough, are intelligent, likable and enthusiastic.

Democrat Bruce Barnett, who manages a trucking logistics operation in Brandon, is a Florida native and Army veteran with an advanced business degree.

He understands the challenges of small businesses, but knows sensible regulations are needed to protect consumers and taxpayers.

Like many parents, he worries about cuts to schools and the continued emphasis on “high stakes testing.” Barnett, 49, believes using tax dollars to offer job-creating incentives to companies is usually a …

NRA Endorsement

By Patrick Manteiga

Published Friday, August 3rd, 2012

State House District 57 Republican Primary

Brian Hollands is sincere in his desire to serve and has experience in government. He serves on the Planning Commission and works for Hillsborough Community College as a business development officer.

Jake Raburn is a stand out among new candidates. He is bright and balanced. He brings experience in agriculture and business to the House. He is conservative but supports schools, responsible immigration and wise investment in infrastructure. Finding reasonable, approachable candidates in the Republican …

District 57

In southeastern Hillsborough’s House District 57, Jake Raburn and Brian Hollands are on the Republican ballot to see who will run against Democrat Bruce Barnett in November.

Both are qualified, serious candidates. Raburn, 27, is a strawberry farmer. Hollands, 45, works for Hillsborough Community College.

Hollands has experience in marine biology and commercial real estate. He is a member of the Hillsborough Planning Commission and says excessive regulations are discouraging growth.

In the House, he would work for a tighter connection between what students learn in school …

The strongest Republican candidate for this southeast Hillsborough County seat is also the youngest.

Jake Raburn, 27, is a Hillsborough native who grew up in Plant City. He knows this rural, suburban and farming area like the back of his hand. In Tallahassee, his degree and experience in agriculture would be a plus for this vital Florida industry. His job as marketing director for a family farm and packing house also keeps him in touch with the concerns of small employers.

Raburn and his opponent, business development …

By Patrick Manteiga

Published Friday, May 4, 2012

We met Jake Raburn, Republican candidate for State Representative, District 57, this week and were impressed. The first-time candidate was well-spoken, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and poised. He is the grandson of former Tampa City Councilman and former Fire Chief Ronnie Mason, Sr. His parents are educators. Dad, Buddy Raburn, is the former principal of Plant City High School and is now the school district’s general manager of employee relations. His mom, Susan Raburn, was the principal at Cork Elementary for …