ENDORSEMENTS: John Mica return to Congress no-brainer

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John Mica on ballot / Headline Surfer®DELTONA -- It's Congressman John Mica of Winter Park and three relative unknowns challenging him in the Republican primary representing congressional district 7.

Headline Surfer® endorses Mica who has become a stalwart in Washington since first taking office there in 1993.

His GOP opponents in today's primary are Don Oehlrich, Kelly Shirley and David Smith.

Mica's biggest challenge in recent years came from within his own party after redistricting put him and Congresswoman Sandy Adams on a collision course in the newly redrawn 7th district for the 2012 GOP primary.

This would be the first time he's have opposition in his own party as a result since 1992.

Mica easily defeated Adams, 61%-39%. In the general election, Mica defeated Democrat Jason Kendall, 59%-41%.

Mica's district in Volusia County includes Deltona, DeBary and Orange City, all of Seminole County and parts of Orange County. 

Mica has local offices in Maitland, Oviedo and Deltona.