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Ryan NicolJune 21, 2018

Treasure Coast businessman Toby Overdorf has earned a second endorsement from a Stuart city commission member, as Becky Bruner announced her support for Overdorf’s House District 83 campaign. Bruner was elected to the Group II Seat last year with 64 percent of the vote. She also owns Becks Fine Furniture in Stuart. “Toby Overdorf is […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2018

Another pair of candidates filed Wednesday for two open state House seats in the Treasure Coast region. Jensen Beach Democrat Matt Theobald put his name down for House District 83, a Republican-leaning seat that covers part of Martin and St. Lucie counties. HD 83 is currently held by Stuart Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell, who is […]

Ryan NicolJune 19, 2018

Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Shannon Martin is supporting Toby Overdorf in his campaign for House District 83. HD 83 covers parts of St. Lucie and Martin counties. Overdorf is one of two people running to replace term-limited state Rep. Gayle Harrell. “I am very happy to endorse Toby Overdorf for the Florida House,” said Martin […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

Treasure Coast businessman Toby Overdorf is adding two new endorsements to his campaign for House District 83 after Rep. Tom Rooney and Martin County Commissioner Doug Smith announced their support. Overdorf is also holding a money lead despite a strong fundraising month from Republican primary opponent Sasha Dadan. Smith is serving his fifth term on the Martin County […]

Ryan NicolJune 5, 2018

Treasure Coast businessman Toby Overdorf added another endorsement in his bid for House District 83, pulling in support from Stuart City Commissioner Troy McDonald. The announcement comes on the heels of an endorsement from Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan, who announced her support for Overdorf late last week. “There’s no question that Toby Overdorf is […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Republican attorney Sasha Dadan is running for the Florida House seat currently held by term-limited Stuart Rep. Gayle Harrell. Dadan, the daughter of a Cuban mother and Argentinian father, filed for House District 83 on May 21 but waited until Monday to formally announce her campaign. “The Constitution of the United States of America is […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Palm City Republican Toby Overdorf picked up a new endorsement for his bid to succeed exiting Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. Overdorf’s campaign announced Thursday that Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan is backing the Treasure Coast business owner in his primary campaign against Sasha Dadan. “Toby Overdorf is the clear choice for […]

Drew WilsonMarch 30, 2017

Treasure Coast businessman Toby Overdorf announced Thursday that he will run for House District 83, the seat currently held by termed-out Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell. Overdorf, who opened a campaign account on March 2, is currently the only candidate running for the seat, which covers parts of Martin and St. Lucie counties. “With the right […]

Ryan RayApril 14, 2016

Democrat Crystal Lucas landed a prominent supporter’s backing on Thursday, announcing the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy. Lucas, a teacher and environmental activist from Stuart, is challenging third-term Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell in HD 83, a moderate swing seat that could go Democratic in a 2016 presidential cycle. Murphy said Lucas was the right woman for the job […]

Tag: HD 83

Stuart City Commissioner backs Toby Overdorf for HD 83

Treasure Coast House seats draw new candidates

Port St. Lucie vice mayor endorses Toby Overdorf in HD 83 race

Toby Overdorf keeps fundraising lead, adds two new endorsements in HD 83 race

Stuart city commissioner backs Toby Overdorf in HD 83 race

Sasha Dadan announces bid for House District 83

Port St. Lucie councilwoman endorses Toby Overdorf for HD 83

Toby Overdorf files to run for House District 83

Patrick Murphy endorses Crystal Lucas in HD 83