“I got into the congressional race to listen, tell the truth, and uphold the Constitution, but the biggest offenders of this aren’t in Washington, they’re 500 miles away in Tallahassee, where lawmakers preempt home rule, roll back voting rights, and egregiously participate in pay to play politics,” Gentle said in a statement.

“When I launched my campaign for Congress, it was to give Floridians a voice in Washington that listens and tells the truth, representation that upholds our Constitution. But after traveling extensively and meeting people of all backgrounds in South Florida, I realized that lawmakers aren’t only ignoring us in Washington, they’re also not listening right here in Florida,” Gentle said.