Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 16, 2026 —

Pinellas County Commission Backs Republican Melissa Rutland in House District 60 Race

A majority of the Pinellas County Commission has publicly endorsed Republican Melissa Rutland in her campaign for Florida House District 60. Rutland is seeking to fill the seat vacated by outgoing Rep. Lindsay Cross.

The St. Petersburg-based district currently holds a slight edge in Democratic voter registration. In the upcoming general election, Rutland will face Democrat Lindsay Polega-Quigley.

The endorsements from the Pinellas County Commission represent support for Rutland as she campaigns in the competitive district.

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

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