In District 5, Republican incumbent Jim Norman is being challenged by strip-club owner Joe Redner, running as a Democrat, and teacher Yamel Christina Arronte, who has no party affiliation.
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Age: 36
Party: No Party Affiliation
Education: Masters Degree from Troy University; B.S. from U.S.F
Political Experience: None
Business Experience: teacher and school counselor
Family: Married, four children
Campaign Web Site: www.arronte2006.com
Age: 53
Party: Republican
Education: University of North Florida, no degree
Political Experience: Hillsborough County commissioner since 1992
Business Experience: former comptroller and legislative analyst with the Salvation Army
Family: Married
Campaign Web Site: None
Age: 66
Party: Democrat
Education: GED diploma
Political Experience: Candidate for Hillsborough County Commission in 2000; candidate for Tampa City Council in 1983, 1999 and 2003
Business Experience: Owns Mons Venus, Xtreme Fitness Health Club and other businesses and real estate
Family: five adult children
Campaign Web Site: www.votejoeredner.com
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