Wade Albert Merritt owns a tractor repair shop in the heart of Baker Florida.
Wade came to Okaloosa County from Georgia after he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base. He stayed after his term of enlistment ended and has lived in Okaloosa County for a total of 24 years.
Wade has several children and has been married and divorced.
This is Merritt’s first candidacy for an elected office.
This candidate hasn’t supplied a list of endorsements.
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