Three poised to run for House seats: Jamie Shepard in HD 6; Jon Mazzaferro in HD 14; Ty Hinnant in HD 59

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Three newcomers have filed paperwork during the past week to run for state House seats in 2014, including two who are looking to challenge incumbents.

Valrico Democrat Ty Hinnant on Monday took the first formal step toward running against Rep. Ross Spano in House District 59, according to the state Division of Elections website. That came after Jacksonville Republican Jon Mazzaferro last week filed paperwork to challenge Rep. Mia Jones in District 14.

Also last week, Panama City Beach Democrat Jamie Carroll Shepard joined three Republicans who earlier filed paperwork to run in House District 6. That will be an open seat, because Rep. Jimmy Patronis will face term limits in 2014. 

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