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Escambia Supervisor Of Elections Stepping Down After 19 Years To Join Homeland Security
December 20, 2023
Escambia County Supervisor Of Elections David Stafford is stepping down after 19 years in office.
Stafford will join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as an Election Security Advisor. His last day as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections will be January 15, 2024.
Stafford has asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to consider appointing his Chief Deputy Supervisor Sonya Daniels to fill the final year of his term.
“I am eternally grateful to the voters of Escambia County for allowing me the opportunity to serve for nearly twenty years and look forward to continuing to serve the public in a different role. I am especially thankful for our staff, poll workers, my colleagues, and my family for their support throughout my tenure,” Stafford said in his letter to the governor.
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11 Responses to “Escambia Supervisor Of Elections Stepping Down After 19 Years To Join Homeland Security”
Very curious timing for such a professional move. Some would interpret this as a lateral career move, others would view it as a demotion. If he were younger I would lean latter, but I suspect the former. But alas, he is on record for saying 2020 presidential election was the most bestest awesome secure election in the history of elections.
I’ve been a poll worker for over 10 years now and if you support keeping this position with a qualified professional like we’ve had for the last few decades, please send an email to the Governor’s Office supporting Sonya. I don’t know why this is a partisan position but we’ve been very lucky to have fair professionals in charge for a long time.We are very lucky to have the staff we have in Escambia County and that’s a reflection of the people in charge.
Having been a poll volunteer for about 8 years, I can say that Mr. David Stafford was friendly, professional and very efficient..I wish him more success in his future assignments..also I would highly recommend, Sonya Daniels,, Mr.Stafforf’s right hand person as his replacement.
dave murzin is not a good choice last time he tried for a public office he lost
I concur with TW. Elections should be in person and an ID presented. All the illegals should never get to vote in any elections.
federal holiday. close down country. same day vote only. ID required.
WAKE UP!
Thanks to David for his years of service to the voters of Escambia County.
Maybe Dave Murzin would do good in the office, but I would rather have someone who has worked in the office already and knows the system. I hope the Governor goes with David’s recommendation.
I have worked as a poll worker for many years and I feel Chief Deputy Supervisor
Sonya Daniels is the best person for the job. She knows the job inside and out.
maybe his time dealing with Fl. voting – has led him to help straighten out our country…..
Thanks for the many years of great service to Escambia County!!!!
Michelle Salzman is pushing for the great Dave Murzin to replace him. Pretty good idea!