Rashon Young Files to Represent House District 40,Backed by Strong Coalition of Leaders

ORLANDO, FL – Today, Rashon Young officially filed and submitted qualifying paperwork to

become the next State Representative for Florida House District 40. A lifelong public servant,

advocate, and community leader, Young has spent the past three years serving as Chief of Staff to

Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, helping to shape and champion transformative legislation

for Central Florida and beyond.

"This campaign is not the beginning of my service—it's a continuation of it," said Rashon

Young. "I’ve had the privilege of working at the intersection of policy and people, and I’m proud

to step forward with the full support of my mentor, Representative Bracy Davis. I live in, work

in, and fight for House District 40 every day. I have my finger on the pulse of the possible for our

community, and I’m ready to lead with boldness and purpose."

Representative LaVon Bracy Davis offered her full endorsement of Young’s campaign, saying:

"Rashon’s filing is not a surprise—it’s part of the plan. This is what building a bench looks like.

Rashon has been in the trenches with me from day one. He knows the district, he knows the

issues, and he knows the people. I wholeheartedly and proudly endorse him to be my successor.

Our community will be in excellent hands."

Rashon Young enters the race with a formidable list of early endorsements from respected

leaders and champions across the state:

● Representative LaVon Bracy Davis

● Representative Anna V. Eskamani

● Representative Jennifer “Rita” Harris

● Representative Leonard Spencer

● Representative Marie Woodson

● Representative Lindsay Cross

● Representative Michelle Rayner

● Representative Jervonte Edmonds

● Representative Daryl Campbell

● Representative Ashley Gantt

● The Honorable Alzo Reddick

● The Honorable Tom Keen

● Senator Kristen Arrington

● Senator Shevrin Jones

● Senator Rosalind Osgood

● Senator Darryl Rouson

● Senator Bobby Powell

● Commissioner Michael “Mike” Scott

● Commissioner George Oliver

● The Honorable Anne Douglas

● The Honorable Vicki Felder

● The Honorable Stephanie Vanos

● The Honorable Dr. Jim Moyer

Rashon Young brings a fresh, passionate voice to the race, backed by experience, results, and the

deep relationships required to get things done for House District 40.

The campaign invites the community to join Rashon Young for the official campaign kickoff on

Thursday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the GLG Hub at West Oaks Mall. The event will

feature special guests including Dr. LaVon Wright Bracy, Linda Coffin of Moms Demand

Action, Zane Menendez of the Orange County Young Democrats, and other dynamic leaders

from across Central Florida.

Come be part of the movement for bold leadership and a brighter future for House District 40!

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