Jacquelyn Randall announces broad coalition of local leaders, faith leaders, and elected officials endorsing campaign for Florida House District 21
Press release from Jacquelyn Randall for Florida House District 21
HAWTHORNE, Fla. – Jacquelyn Randall, Mayor of Hawthorne and candidate for Florida House District 21, today announced a sweeping list of endorsements from local elected officials, community leaders, and faith leaders across Alachua County and surrounding communities, demonstrating strong, growing momentum behind her campaign.
The endorsements reflect Randall’s deep roots in the community and her record of delivering results for working families, seniors, and rural communities.
“Jacquelyn Randall is an excellent candidate for Florida House District 21,” said Pastor Eugene Herring. “She has a proven track record of strong and effective leadership, as well as a grassroots understanding of the needs of the people whom she represents.”
“I am proud to endorse Jackie Randall for State House Representative,” added Vice Mayor Iris Bailey. “She has demonstrated strong leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving our community. Jackie listens to the people she represents and works tirelessly to find practical solutions to the challenges we face.”
The growing coalition of supporters includes:
- Ayesha Solomon, Alachua County Property Appraiser
- Pastor Ron Rawls, Greater Bethel A.M.E Church
- Monique Taylor, Waldo Councilwoman
- Pegeen Hanrahan, Former Mayor of Gainesville
- Pastor John K. Bradley and First Lady Regina Bradley, Grove Park Community Christian Church
- Pastor Eugene Herring, New Generation Church of Hawthorne
- Tommie Howard, Jr., Hawthorne Commissioner
- Bishop Christopher Stokes, The New Beginning Christian Worship Center, Inc
- Patricia Bouie Hutchinson, Hawthorne Vice Mayor
- Raymond Cue, Hawthorne Commissioner
- Iris Bailey, Archer Vice Mayor
- Randy Martin, Hawthorne Commissioner
- Minister Jane Young
- David Massey, Micanopy Commissioner
- Louie Davis, Waldo Mayor
- Pastor Sammy Nelson, Lakeside Baptist Church
- Rev. Dr. Stacey Spence-Baldwin, First United Methodist Church of Hawthorne
Randall welcomed the endorsements as a reflection of a campaign rooted in trust, relationships, and results.
“I’m honored to have the support of leaders who have spent their lives serving this community,” said Randall. “These are people who know what it means to show up, to listen, and to deliver, and that’s exactly the kind of leadership I’ll bring to Tallahassee. This campaign is about making sure working families, local voices, and rural communities have a champion at the table who can deliver real results.”
The endorsement rollout comes as Randall’s campaign continues to build early momentum. In just 41 days, from February 19 through March 31, her campaign raised over $11,000 in its first reporting period, fueled by strong grassroots support.
Randall, a lifelong Hawthorne resident, respiratory therapist, and current mayor, is running on a platform focused on lowering costs, expanding healthcare access, strengthening public schools, and investing in rural communities.
Learn more about Jackie and her campaign by visiting Jackieforflorida.com
May have been okay—right up until the name of her fourth supporter. If she believes and supports any of Pegeen Hanrahan’s ideologies and past policies, you’d be better off casting your vote for someone else.
That’s a disaster in the making.
My thoughts exactly. Pegeen’s endorsement is a scarlet letter. The rest of her press release is on point though.
Pegeen endorsement. That’s scary. Kinda like a Walz or Hillary endorsement. All I see are Hawthorne officials and ministers. She may be a great mayor of a little town but this is for Tallahassee the home of professional politics.
Once you let her in, you’ll never be able to get her out and she’ll get rich off of doing doing nothing. Another Democrat that will produce the same nothing as Hinson who is in there now. South Alachua and North Marion counties.
Why don’t these candidates ever give their political parties?
Turning blue one election at a time. The list of endorsers says it all.
Vote RED instead.
How do you lower healthcare costs without increasing tax revenue needed to do this? Magic? That is about the only thing that is consistent with the Democrats; more government control, more giveaways and of course, the higher taxes they need.
Eliminate private equity and insurance companies profits.
Global healthcare private equity soared in 2024 to an estimated $115 billion, reaching the second-highest deal value total on record. In 2025, the market surged further — exit activity alone reached an expected $90 billion, well above 2024’s $35 billion.
How PE firms make money in healthcare
PE firms typically buy fragmented healthcare businesses (dental chains, physician practices, nursing homes, hospitals), cut costs, raise prices, and sell within 3–7 years at a profit. More than 90% of PE-related takeovers or investments are not reviewed, as there is little regulation of PE investment.
In clinical trials, for example, PE firms are attracted by the prospect of generating returns through operational efficiencies — such as accelerating timelines or reducing costs — without bearing the risk of whether a drug ultimately succeeds.
What the research shows about patient impact
The evidence is largely negative for patients:
• Higher prices: A 2023 systematic review found that PE acquisition of providers was associated with higher costs for patients and payers, with price impacts documented in ophthalmology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and primary care.
• Service cuts: PE firms sometimes shut down less profitable service lines altogether — for example, closing maternity wards and OB-GYN clinics in favor of higher-revenue specialties like cardiology and orthopedics.