Kari Lerner is a Dedicated Public Servant Committed to Your Rights and Freedoms
- People over Politics: Kari believes in putting the needs of The People above political ambitions and personal loyalties.
- Independent Mindset: Kari believes in being a genuine representative and advocate for the People of Southwest Florida.
- Upholding the Rule of Law: Kari believes in the principle that no one is above the law, and that the Constitution must be upheld as our Founding Fathers intended.
Kari Lerner is a Champion of Fundamental Freedoms
- Healthcare Choice: Kari advocates for personal autonomy in healthcare decisions, including reproductive rights.
- Voting Rights: Kari ensures equal voting opportunities for all, opposing gerrymandering and other partisan tactics.
- Love and Worship: Kari defends the freedom to love whom you choose and the right to worship, or not, as enshrined in the Constitution.
- Freedom of Expression: Kari upholds the rights to read, assemble, and speak freely, safeguarding the pillars of democracy.
- Pursuit of Happiness: Kari fights for everyone’s right to life, liberty, and happiness.
Kari Lerner: From Floridian roots to serving the People
- Hometown Pride: Raised in Cape Coral, Kari’s journey with her family took her to New England and then back to her Floridian roots, embodying a spirit of service and community.
- Graduate of Caloosa Middle School in Cape Coral.
- Graduate of Cypress Lake High School in Fort Myers, where Kari was an active member of the Honor Society and Senior Class Treasurer.
- Graduated Summa cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
- Substitute Teacher for nine years, gaining an understanding of the support hard working educators need in order to prepare the next generation of responsible citizens.
- Seasoned Realtor with licenses in Florida, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, bringing 37 years of business experience to Southwest Florida.
Kari Lerner is a Proven Public Servant
- Served as the Chair of the Lee County Democratic Party where she transitioned from the Republican Party in 2004, finding a new home in the Democratic Party which embodied her values of putting people first.
- Elected Town Chair for Chester NH Democrats, actively engaging in local politics.
- Served as the New Hampshire State Representative for District 4, where she was the second Democrat in 120 years to represent a Republican district.
- Co-sponsor of a landmark bill in New Hampshire aimed at protecting children from child marriage, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Kari Lerner is not just a candidate; she’s a competent leader, fighter for your rights, and a guardian of your freedoms, ready to represent you in Congress.
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