Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 29, 2026 —

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco Secures Key Endorsements in Florida Senate Race

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has garnered significant support in his bid for the Florida Senate District 21 seat, announcing endorsements from prominent statewide elected officials and local law enforcement organizations. Among the key endorsements are U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. Additionally, Police Benevolent Associations in the Tampa Bay area have publicly backed Sheriff Nocco’s candidacy.

The District 21 seat was recently vacated by Republican Senator Ed Hooper. The trend summary indicates that Nocco benefits from a strong foundation of support within law enforcement circles and among conservative political figures. This backing is further emphasized by Nocco’s history of unopposed elections in his current role as sheriff and his frequent appearances on “Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians” lists.

The political landscape of Florida Senate District 21 is described as reliably Republican, suggesting a favorable environment for Nocco’s campaign. The endorsements highlight Nocco’s established presence and influence within the state’s political and law enforcement communities as he transitions to seeking a state senate position.

Story summarized from the original created by Janelle Irwin Taylor on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

Media gallery