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LABOR DAY MESSAGE FROM TOM GALLAGHER From: Tom, Laura, and Charlie Gallagher Campaign Notes: One Day to Victory

Today marks the last day of the campaign until Election Day. With only hours left until the final day, I could not be more humbled and proud to be the candidate representing our true conservative issues.

In the past four days, Laura and I have traveled 1075 miles. We have been through 16 counties and have attended 23 events. The support across the state has been tremendous. We vowed to run a campaign on the issues, not the polls – and we were successful. It could not be more apparent than on the road in our communities.

Day 1: Laura and I started the day in Plant City and ended in Vero Beach. We visited the Hillsborough Correctional Institution, one of one only two "Faith and Values Based Prisons". This is the first such female institution and the second ever Faith Based Prison in the nation – both initiatives accomplished under Jeb Bush's administration. These institutions are leading the way in showing that faith can be one of the most powerful tools for rehabilitation in our prisons. We also discussed immigration. It is imperative that we secure our borders for public security and to decrease the cost of the thousands entering our state illegally.

Day 2: The morning started with a visit to the Osceola County Council on Aging. We later announced our Seniors Coalition for Tom Gallagher - it is imperative that we protect our seniors and ensure the safety and affordability of their health care. Next we toured the Florida for Marriage Headquarters and the First Baptist Women's Pregnancy. Shortly after touring the First Baptist Women's Pregnancy Center we were honored to receive the public endorsement of Senator Dan Webster – a true conservative leader as both a former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and current Majority Leader of the Florida Senate. Laura and I were joined by hundreds in The Villages and in Ocala.

Day 3: Laura and I spent the morning at the Daytona International Speedway. It was very symbolic to be standing on the racetrack, as on the campaign we are on the final lap, and must stay focused on the road ahead. We then moved to Keystone Heights for the Labor Day Parade. And once again, we were honored to receive the endorsement of Senator Steve Wise. Senator Wise has been a leader in the Republican Party championing criminal justice and education issues. We had a rally with supporters in Tallahassee before heading over to rally with supporters in Panama City and ended the day in Pensacola.

Day 4: Laura and I took the morning to be thankful for our blessings – our family, friends, and supporters. We spent time with our son Charlie at two church services and reflected on the campaign and where it has taken us. After church, we rallied with over 200 supporters. I know that the Panhandle is going to turn out strongly for the campaign, and I am grateful.

Day 5: Today, we are starting our last day off in Ft. Myers before finishing in Miami, and then we will prepare for tomorrow’s big day. Thank you all for everything that you are doing and everything that you will continue to do over the next 24 hours. Our mission is important, and we cannot stop now. This race will be determined by turnout, and I am confident that our ground troops out there will take us to victory.

I would like to thank Representative Dennis Baxley from Ocala for his continued support over the course of this campaign and the Road to Victory Bus Tour. In addition, I would like to thank Representative Trey Traviesa, Representative Andy Gardiner, Representative Frank Attkisson, City of Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina, and my good friend Al Cardenas for their support of the Road to Victory Bus Tour.

Today is the last day before the election. I ask that you reach out to those in your community who have not realized how high the stakes are on Tuesday. My opponent will raise our taxes and destroy the traditional values that have been defended by Governor Jeb Bush. We simply can not allow our Party to be taken in the wrong direction.

Let us pledge to one another that we will continue this fight until our victory on Tuesday. It has been a tremendous opportunity to take the time to meet you, friends, families, and supporters across our great state; and it has been a true honor representing our principles of family values and fiscal responsibility. Let's make this day count – for our families, our values, and for our economy. Please call your friends, family, fellow parishioners, and co-workers – every vote counts!

To victory,