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County · 2026 Candidate

Jim Downes

Running for East Lake Tarpon Fire District Seat 2, District East Lake Tarpon Seat 2
Party: No Party AffiliationIncumbentStatus: Qualified

Running against

Other 2026 candidates for East Lake Tarpon Fire District Seat 2, East Lake Tarpon Seat 2.

Bob Fornwalt
No Party Affiliation · Qualified
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Who is Jim Downes?
Jim Downes is a 2026 No Party Affiliation candidate for East Lake Tarpon Fire District Seat 2, East Lake Tarpon Seat 2 and is the current incumbent.
What office is Jim Downes running for?
Jim Downes is running for East Lake Tarpon Fire District Seat 2, East Lake Tarpon Seat 2.
How can I learn more about Jim Downes's positions?
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