'Being civically engaged was a pathway to enacting change': State Sen. Bracy may run for FL governor

A Black man born in Philadelphia from “the son of a preaching father and an activist mother,” who played basketball on scholarship in college and became a lawmaker in both the state House and Senate, appears to be considering a run for governor of Florida.

State Sen. Randolph Bracy, a Democrat representing part of Orange County, has created a campaign-like website titled “Bracy for Florida” and posted a video this week hinting that he will consider a run for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2022.

If elected, Bracy would become Florida’s first Black governor. The Florida Phoenix is awaiting a response from Bracy for a request for comment.

Bracy has met with political consultants and Andrew Gillum, the former Democratic nominee who narrowly lost the race in 2018 against Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

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