Candidate Petitions
Please print, sign and date the petition form. Petitions should be mailed no later than April 25 2026 to
Hernando County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 6092
Spring Hill, FL 34611
Rev. Pamala Bivins for House District 52
Born and raised in Wildwood, Florida, she is a devoted mother and grandmother who has dedicated her life to serving her community.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Saint Leo University and a Master of Divinity from Payne Theological Seminary. She is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and has served as a pastor for 12 years.
She serves as a Board Member for the Selective Service System and brings 25 years of experience as a Wildwood City Commissioner, including service as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Please note: You must be a Hernando County Resident and reside east of the Suncoast Parkway (SR 589) to sign the petition or a Sumter County Resident.
Tony Claude for House District 53
I’m Tony Claude, a six year Spring Hill resident, Air Force veteran, husband, father, and grandfather, and I’m running for Florida House District 53. I’ve been married for 38 years, raised
two daughters, and I’m the proud grandfather of two grandsons, with a granddaughter on the way.
Iserved four years in the U.S. Air Force and spent more than 40 years in the wholesale food industry, including 20 years at Nestlé, where I held leadership and analytical roles. I’m running tobring experience, accountability, and commonnsense leadership to Tallahassee.
Please note: You must be a Hernando County resident and reside west of the Suncoast Parkway (SR 589) or in the Hudson area of Pasco County to sign the petition.
