Southwest Florida sheriffs boost Liesa Priddy’s growing House District 82 campaign.
Two of Southwest Florida’s top law enforcement officers are lining up behind Liesa Priddy in the House District 82 race.
Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whiddenhave both endorsed Immokalee rancher Priddy. Their support adds two influential law enforcement voices to a campaign that has been gaining steady backing from local leaders.
“Liesa Priddy has always supported professional law enforcement, and I appreciate her recognition of the importance of public safety in our community,” Rambosk said. “It is without reservation, as well as my honor, to endorse Liesa Priddy in her 2026 campaign for the Florida House of Representatives District 82.”
Whidden was just as direct.
“Liesa Priddy is the kind of leader law enforcement needs in Tallahassee. She understands that keeping our communities safe isn’t just a talking point — it’s a daily commitment,” Whidden said. “Liesa has always stood behind the men and women who put on the badge, and she knows that strong public safety means giving law enforcement the resources, the support, and the backing to do the job right.”
Priddy is running to replace Rep. Lauren Melo, who is seeking a Senate seat. She said public safety will be her top priority in Tallahassee.
“I am honored to accept the endorsements of both Sheriff Rambosk and Sheriff Whidden, and I am deeply grateful for their trust and confidence in my campaign,” Priddy said. “Defeating crime and keeping our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our schools safe is the most important responsibility of government — and must continue to be our first priority.”
These endorsements add to a long list of supporters for Priddy. She has also received backing from groups like the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Florida Dairy Farmers, Americans for Prosperity, Associated Industries of Florida, and the Florida Farm Bureau. Other supporters include current and former state representatives, local officials, and community leaders.
Priddy and her husband Russell operate JB Ranch in Collier County. As a third-generation Floridian, she has served as a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner and has earned several conservation awards, such as the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award and the 2023 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Region II Environmental Stewardship Award.