Clermont, FL (August 8, 2022) – The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) hosted the premier political event of the season, the 2022 Lake County Hob Nob. This biennial signature event was presented by Walt Disney World Resorts at the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Monday, August 8, 2022.
The Chamber welcomed nearly 500 Lake County residents who had the unique opportunity to meet & greet candidates ranging from local to federal races. “This is a great event where we provided a platform for residents to inform themselves on candidates and their campaigns prior to the 2022 Primary Election on August 23,” said David Colby, President & CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Guests who attended the 2022 Lake County Hob Nob enjoyed free refreshments catered by Lake Catherine Catering & Events and participate in the straw poll hosted by Alan Hays Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office.
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce says thank you to the 21 candidates, sponsors, and volunteers who made this event a great success. The results from the straw poll are as follows:

August 8, 2022, Straw Poll Results:
321 total votes counted

United States Senator:

•  Marco Rubio –79.30%
•  Ricardo De La Fuente –0.64%
•  Val Demings –14.65%
•  Brian Rush –0%
•  William Sanchez –0%
•  Dennis Misigoy–0.32%
•  Steven B. Grant –0.32%
•  Tuan TQ Nguyen –4.46%
•  Write-In –0.32%

Representative in Congress, District 6:

• Charles E. Davis –25.81%
• Michael Waltz –61.29%
• Joseph “Joe” Hannoush–12.90%

Representative in Congress, District 11:

• Laura Loomer–41.80%
• Soriano–0%
• Daniel Webster –47.91%
• Shante Munns –9%
• Kevin Porter –1.29%

Governor and Lieutenant Governor:

• Ron DeSantis –80.57%
• Charlie Crist –7.96%
• CadanceDaniel–0.64%
• Nicole “Nikki” Fried –8.92%
• Robert L. Willis –0.32%
• Hector Roos–0.64%
• Carmen Jackie Gimenez –0%
• Jodi Gregory Jeloudov–0%
• Write-in –0.96%

Attorney General:

• Ashley Moody –84.56%
• Aramis Ayala–8.07%
• Jim Lewis –4.21%
• Daniel Uhlfelder–3.16%

Chief Financial Officer:

• JimmyPatronis–83.03%
• Adam Hattersley –16.97%

Commissioner of Agriculture:

• James W. Shaw –34.19%
• Wilton Simpson –48.53%
• Naomi Esther Blemur–6.99%
• R. Gaillot–1.84%
• Ryan Morales –8.46%

State Senator, District 13:

• Dennis Baxley–76.40%
• Stephanie L. Dukes–23.60%

State Representative, District 25:

• Liz Cornell –9.12%
• Matthew R. Silbernagel–29.97%
• Tom Vail –23.78%
• Taylor Yarkosky –19.54%
• Banks Helfrich –17.59%

State Representative., District 26:

• Keith Truenow–80.60%
• Linda Kero–19.40%

County Commissioner, District 2:

• Sean M. Parks–93.58%
• Write In –6.42%

North Lake County Hospital District Board of Trustees Northeast Territory, Seat 2:

• Velma Dawon–38.97%
• Barbara M. Price –61.03%

School Board, District 2:

• Tyler Brandeburg–36.36%
• LudyLopez –42.29%
• Jim Miller –21.34%

School Board, District 5:

• Marie HaubertAliberti–21.30%
• Stephanie Ann Luke –56.52%
• Peter E. Tarby–22.17%

Clermont City Council, Seat 1:

• Michael Gonzalez –56.35%
• Tod Howard –43.65%

Clermont City Council, Seat 3:

• Tim Murry –59.73%
• Danielle “Dani” Page –40.27%

Clermont City Council, Seat 5:

• Chandra L. Myers –30.10%
• Michele Barnard Pines –69.90%

Groveland City Council Member, District 1 (Mayor):

• Mike Smith –54.39%
• Evelyn A. Wilson –45.61%

Groveland City Council Member, District 3:

• Barbara Gaines –50.89%
• Tim Loucks –49.11%

Groveland City Council Member, District 5:

• Dina Sweatt–45.40%
• Randolph J. Waite Jr. –54.60%

Soil and Water Conservation, District 1:

• Matthew Griffin –42.08%
• Carlos Lugo –57.92%

School District Ad Valorem Tax:

• Yes –63.35%
• No –36.65%