Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell is throwing his hat in the ring for a Congressional seat in Florida.
During an appearance on “This Week in South Florida,” Campbell confirmed he will seek the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 20th Congressional District.
“I’m going to run for Congress in CD 20,” Campbell said. “It is a very underserved community. The representation of the district is not there. People want to be able to engage with their congressperson.”
Campbell claimed he has good relationships with politicians on both sides of the aisle. He also said he has Secretary of State Marco Rubio on speed dial.
“Who’s going to be able to talk to Marco Rubio? Who’s going to be able to talk toDonald Trump? Me. I’m the only one who can do that,” Campbell said.
According to The Grio, the seat held by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who “is facing federal indictment related to alleged misuse of COVID-19 relief funds.” Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty to all charges
Responding to Campbell’s challenge, Cherfilus-McCormick said her record speaks for itself and that constituents know who “shows up and fights for them.”
CAMPBELL RESIGNED AS A FOOTBALL COACH TO EXPLORE A CONGRESSIONAL RUN
Since 2018, Campbell has been a successful high school football coach at Miami Edison Senior High. Last month, WBLS reported that he announced he was resigning because of his possible political future.
“I can’t coach and run at the same time because I’m going to be in a race with a whole bunch of people and I need to be able to get my ass up to Belle Glades, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes,” Campbell, also known as Uncle Luke, announced on social media. “I need to be able to get my ass up to Tamarac, I need to go to damn Riviera Beach, and I need to be able to be amongst these people and ask these people what the issues are in their community before I make a decision of yes or no.”