Casey and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Peter Antonacci, Director of the Office of Elections Crimes and Security. He was a dedicated, tenacious, and assiduous public servant, lawyer, and respected professional – a friend to all in the State of Florida.
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He vigilantly sought to uphold the law throughout his lengthy career as a Deputy Attorney General, Statewide Prosecutor, General Counsel, Supervisor of Elections, and most recently as the newly appointed watchdog over Florida’s election security.
Peter Antonacci, chief state election investigator, former Broward elections supervisor, dies while at work https://t.co/cVq8YulP1R pic.twitter.com/6QWXP77JWJ
— South Florida Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) September 23, 2022
Pete Antonacci, who runs @GovRonDeSantis’ elections investigation office and a long-time Florida Politics insider, has died of a massive heart attack, sources tell @Fla_Pol. #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/J9GVFplEkt
— Peter Schorsch (@PeterSchorschFL) September 23, 2022
#BREAKING Florida election security director Peter Antonacci dies, governor's office says https://t.co/qhRwp6q1rJ pic.twitter.com/3K0jSEcnCp
— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) September 23, 2022
His fighting passion will be missed, and his legacy will persist in the hearts and minds of many. – Governor Ron DeSantis
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