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Florida Politics·June 10, 2026Florida State

Gus Bilirakis backs ‘common-sense leader’ Sam Wilson in Clearwater City Council bid

'I look forward to working with Rep. Bilirakis and other local leaders to bring common sense back to Clearwater.' The post Gus Bilirakis backs ‘common-sense leader’ Sam Wilson in Clearwater City Council bid appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & G…

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is endorsing Sam Wilson for Clearwater City Council, the latest in a trove of backing from federal, state and local leaders.

Wilson is running for Seat 5 to replace outgoing City Council member Lina Teixeira , who announced in January that she would not seek re-election . Wilson faces two challengers : former Clearwater City Council Member Mark Bunker , an anti-Scientology activist who was unseated in 2024, and Kevin Laughlin , who chairs the Clearwater Marine Advisory Board and operates a local business.

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