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September 25, 2018 12:11
Dem Congressional Candidate April Freeman Dies at 54

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A Democratic Florida Congressional candidate April Freeman died unexpectedly on Sunday night, according to her family.

The 54-year-old April Freeman, who was running for a seat in the United States House of Representatives, "passed away suddenly last night," her husband, David Freeman, wrote on Facebook on Monday.

"Its [sic] with great sadness that I feel I must inform all of you that my beloved wife April passed away suddenly last night," the post read. "To all of her family and friends here on Facebook, my heart aches with you."

David Freeman told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune that it appeared his wife died of a heart attack.

According to her website, Freeman was "a wife, mother, grandmother, business owner, activist and community leader." She was running to replace U.S. Rep Tom Rooney in District 17.

April Freeman's political campaign had focused on promoting equal pay for women and protecting the environment.

She also wrote a children's book and was working on a self-help book as well as a political guide for women, according to her campaign website.

She won a nominating contest earlier this year to secure a place on the ballot in November. Freeman previously ran unsuccessfully for the seat.

By Sowmya Sangam

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