Ryan Nicol
Lawyer and U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Yoni Anijar has raised more than $102,000 for his bid for the open House District 100 seat.
Most of that money — $85,000 — comes from self-loans that Anijar may or may not spend. He raised just over $17,000 in outside contributions.
The reporting period covers the first quarter of 2025, running from Jan. 1 to March 31.
“We set out with a goal to put $100,000 in the bank, and that’s exactly what we did,” Anijar said in a statement announcing the funding haul.
“I’m honored by the 50 donors who have contributed to our effort, and we will build on this momentum heading into our second quarter fundraising activities. I know this district wants strong leadership for the America First agenda, and I believe I am best equipped to represent our interests in Tallahassee. Our fundraising success reinforces that.”
Anijar is competing in a three-person Republican Primary to succeed Rep. Chip LaMarca, a Republican lawmaker facing term limits in 2026. Also running are Eric Stelnicki and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Mayor Chris Vincent.
Stelnicki’s finance report for the first quarter is not yet available, despite the due date passing last Thursday. Vincent, meanwhile, outraised Anijar in outside money, with nearly $39,000 raised.
But with Anijar’s major self-funding effort, he holds just over $101,000. Vincent has just over $37,000 available.
Anijar entered the contest in mid-January. He runs a law firm, First Gen Law, headquartered in New York City. The millennial has also served multiple internships in the Florida House and U.S. Congress.
Anijar earned his law degree at the George Washington University Law School and served as a Judge Advocate General with the U.S. Army Reserve.
HD 100 runs along the coast of Broward County from Fort Lauderdale to Deerfield Beach. It’s the only legislative district fully contained within Broward County that’s represented by a Republican.
The Primary will take place Aug. 18, 2026, followed by the General Election on Nov. 3.
