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Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

State Rep. Matt Willhite is running laps around his Republican challenger when it comes to fundraising, pulling in nearly $18,000 in May. That leaves Willhite, a Wellington Democrat, with more than $45,000 cash on hand. His only declared opponent, Laurel Bennett, had not filed any fundraising information with the Florida Division of Elections since February […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Wellington Democratic Rep. Matt Willhite is launching his House District 86 re-election campaign with a campaign fundraiser on May 30. The kickoff event will be held at Beauty and the Beeeef in the Wellington Mall, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd. #239, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Supporters looking to turn out for the first-term lawmaker […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 21, 2015

A second Republican has filed for House District 86, currently held by term-limited Democrat Mark Pafford, setting up a GOP primary for the heavily Democratic district. Laurel Bennett, who runs health records company PHR Solutions, filed for the seat Friday, joining fellow Republican Stuart Wade Mears and Democrats Tinuade Pena and Matt Willhite in the […]

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Matt Willhite still running away with HD 86 fundraising lead

Matt Willhite kicking off re-election campaign May 30

Second Republican files in heavily Democratic HD 86 race