His name is Jose N. Vazquez and he is serving time in Florida.
TAMPA - A man serving time on a felony conviction is a qualified write-in candidate for a state House of Representatives seat.The article went on to say Vazquez couldn't be reached for comment. Another rich episode of life in Florida. A few years ago, a man once convicted of grand theft, ran for a seat on a fire board.The state Division of Elections approved Jose N. Vazquez this week for the seat that includes parts of Tampa and Hillsborough County.
Vazquez lists his address as a prison facility near Lake Okeechobee. State laws require candidates to live in the districts they represent and prohibit felons from running for office until their rights are restored.
Officials say Vazquez turned in the proper forms and filled them out correctly.
He's serving time for driving with a revoked or suspended license.
In most parts of the USA, politicians aren't convicted felons till they leave office. Isn't Florida a great state or what?
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