PANAMA CITY, FL — Over the last two weeks, Austin Rogers has received these key endorsements for his run for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District:
Bay County Clerk of Court Bill Kinsaul
Lt. General Darryl Roberson USAF, (RET)
Panama City Beach Mayor Stuart Tettemer
Lt. General Darryl Roberson
Springfield Mayor Ralph Hammond
Lynn Haven Commissioner Sam Peebles
Colonel Pete McCaffrey USAF, (RET)
Walton County Commissioner Dan Curry
Reflecting on this collection of endorsements, Austin Roger stated, “I’m incredibly grateful for the growing support our campaign continues to receive from conservative leaders, military veterans, law enforcement officials, and community leaders across Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.. Their endorsements reinforce what this campaign is all about: defending our conservative values, supporting our military, strengthening our communities, and fighting every day for the people of this district we call home.”
The Rogers’ campaign plans to release even more endorsements over the next few weeks through the August 18th FL-02 GOP Primary.
Full quotes for each endorsement follows:
Bay County Clerk of Court Bill Kinsaul stated:
“I’m proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress because I know the kind of man he is. Austin is grounded in faith, guided by integrity, and committed to the small-town values that make North Florida strong. He understands that our families, churches, farms, small businesses, and local communities are the backbone of this district. Austin won’t go to Washington to fit in. He’ll go there to fight for conservative principles, defend our constitutional freedoms, and protect the values we are working to pass on to the next generation. I have complete confidence in Austin, and he has my full endorsement.”
Lt. General Darryl Roberson stated:
“It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Austin Rogers for Congress. I have known Austin for over 30 years, and during that time he has always been hardworking, intelligent, and polite. It is no surprise to me that he is willing to take on such a demanding and challenging task. As a resident of District 2 during my time as Commander at Tyndall Air Force Base, I fully understand the challenges and issues it faces.
Given Austin’s experience, character, and leadership, I believe he is exceptionally well qualified to serve this community and our nation in Congress. For these reasons, he has my strongest endorsement and full support.”
Mayor Stuart Tettemer stated:
“I am proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Florida’s Second Congressional District. I first met Austin while he was serving as chief counsel in Congress, and from our earliest conversations, it was clear that he is deeply committed to the issues that matter to local families. Over time, we have discussed public safety, immigration, infrastructure, jobs, inflation, and the proper function of government in those areas. Austin has demonstrated a detailed understanding of the facts, the District’s needs, and how to advance Northwest Florida’s interests in Congress.
Austin is a man of character and virtue who shares the values that make this District great. Florida’s Second District deserves a representative who will serve with integrity and conviction. I believe Austin Rogers is that servant-leader, and I am proud to support him.”
Lt. General Darryl Roberson stated:
“It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Austin Rogers for Congress. I have known Austin for over 30 years, and during that time he has always been hardworking, intelligent, and polite. It is no surprise to me that he is willing to take on such a demanding and challenging task. As a resident of District 2 during my time as Commander at Tyndall Air Force Base, I fully understand the challenges and issues it faces.
Given Austin’s experience, character, and leadership, I believe he is exceptionally well qualified to serve this community and our nation in Congress. For these reasons, he has my strongest endorsement and full support.”
Mayor Ralph Hammond stated:
“I am proud and fully endorse Austin Rogers for Florida 2nd District Congressional seat. We need a leader who remembers where he came from and has strong local ties to our District. Austin has strong personal values, experience, respects hard work, loves our Country and District and will stand up for the truth. It is my honor to stand with a leader who has his background and is ready to put his boots to the ground running from day one, representing our district in Washington.”
Commissioner Sam Peebles stated:
“Austin Rogers is a man of deep faith and unshakeable character. He was raised right here in the Panhandle, and his values are our values. He understands that the family is the cornerstone of society, and he has spent his life defending the unborn and protecting parents’ rights. In a world that moves fast, Austin fights to protect family, the anchor for our community. I am proud to endorse him for Congress because I know he will lead with the same integrity and courage he shows every day in his own life.”
Colonel Pete McCaffrey stated:
“I have known Austin Rogers for many years and have always been impressed by his accomplishments, intellect, and “can do” attitude. A graduate of both Duke Seminary and Duke Law, his education combined with deep experience on Capitol Hill makes him uniquely qualified to serve as Florida’s Second Congressional District Representative. Austin is a man of morality, principle, integrity, and faith — qualities rarely found in Congress today — with a deep love for our country, our military, and our first responders. As a thirty-three-year combat veteran and Fighter Pilot, the core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence defined every great leader I served alongside. Austin embodies those same values, and I am proud to offer my formal endorsement.”
Commissioner Dan Curry stated:
“If you want a fighter who won’t back down to the DC swamp, Austin Rogers is your man. He is a ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’ conservative who understands that our movement is about the forgotten men and women of this country. From advocating for the historic $6,000 senior deduction to fighting for No Tax on Tips and Overtime, he has shown he knows how to win for the Panhandle. I am incredibly proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress because he has the backbone to lead and the heart to serve.”