TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Now that candidate qualifying is over, state records show three people will appear on the ballot for the Florida Senate District 11 Special Election. The seat opened following the appointment of Blaise Ingoglia, who is now the Florida Chief Financial Officer.

One of the hopefuls looking to replace him is retired Civil Engineer Ash Marwah, who lives in the Villages.

“The current policies are not making life better for the average Floridian,” Marwah said.

Marwah is running to represent voters in Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, and part of Pasco Counties. One item on his platform involves cost of living.

“Housing costs is a big issue. Young families are not able to afford to buy a house,” Marwah said.

Former State Rep. Ralph Massullo, who is also a dermatologist, has been

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