Robert Bender Takes Oath As Escambia County Supervisor of Elections

February 1, 2024

Now former Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender took the oath of office Wednesday afternoon as the new Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.

Bender replaces David Stafford who stepped down effective January 15 after 19 years in office to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as an election security advisor.

Active in his community, Bender is a current member of the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors, the Gulf Consortium Board of Directors, and is the secretary and treasurer of the Institute for County Government. Bender earned his bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College and his master’s degree in business administration from Emory University.

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2 Responses to “Robert Bender Takes Oath As Escambia County Supervisor of Elections”

  1. Don cooper on February 1st, 2024 11:55 am

    I would love to see Bender run for the US congress.

  2. Lou on February 1st, 2024 8:41 am

    Congratulations! You are the best Commissioner our district was blessed to have, along with your assistant Angela. Wish you the best with your new position. I’m confident you will do a great job for our citizens no matter the job title. Escambia County is blessed to have you and your family.