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Jim Boyd expands fundraising lead in race for SD 21
Another $85,000 in February.
Another $85,000 in February.
Officials report a recent uptick in overdose deaths in the region.
And an associated committee has double that in cash on hand.
That's more outside contributions than any other Republican in the field.
Boyd rose to leadership in the Florida House and got a December lift from some friends.
Could he be poised as a kingmaker in other 2020 contests?
The seat is Southwest Florida's only competitive Senate race — sort of.
Committees under his control sent money to other Senate campaigns in October.
That's about 50 times what his Democrat opponent raised in October.
Senate President Bill Galvano, President-Designate Wilton Simpson and Sen. Joe Gruters are hosting the fundraiser.
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