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Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Democrat Jim Bonfiglio and Republican Mike Caruso came out ahead in their respective primaries Tuesday night, setting up a showdown between the pair this November. Bonfiglio defeated Ryan Rossi 57 percent to 43 percent. Caruso ended the night with a similar margin, leading Matt Spritz 56 percent to 44 percent. Bonfiglio, the Mayor of Ocean Ridge, […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

The Palm Beach County Medical Society took the temperature of the race for House District 89 and gave Boca Raton Republican Matt Spritz its seal of approval. PBCMS is a non-profit organization composed of area physicians that advocates for policies codifying professional and ethical standards in the health care industry. It has a long list […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Ocean Ridge Democrat Jim Bonfiglio announced a pile of endorsements Monday for his campaign to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. Backing the Ocean Ridge mayor are the Florida Education Association; the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association; the Florida AFL-CIO; the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO; U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel; state Sen. […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz showed off a strong month of fundraising in April, bringing in nearly $19,000 in his House District 89 bid. Spritz is one of five candidates running to replace Republican Bill Hager, who is term-limited. Spritz pulled in $8,800 to his campaign account while his committee, Invest in Florida, raised an even $10,000. […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Matt Spritz announced Tuesday that Loxahatchee Republican Rep. Rick Roth is endorsing his bid to replace Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. “I proudly endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Matt in Tallahassee for some time, and I’ve seen firsthand his dedication to our community and his tireless work ethic,” […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz announced Tuesday that former Palm Beach Councilman Bill Diamond endorsed his campaign for House District 89. “I’m proud to endorse Matt Spritz in his campaign for the State House,” Diamond said. “I know Matt will fight for our community with passion and dedication. I’m confident he is the right person for the […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 29, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz announced Monday that former state Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff endorsed his bid to take over for term-limited Republican state Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. “I’m pleased to endorse Matt Spritz in his campaign for the Florida House,” Bogdanoff said in a press release. “Matt’s enthusiasm is contagious and his optimism is […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2018

Democrat Tina Polsky is entering the increasingly competitive race to succeed outgoing state Rep. Bill Hager in Palm Beach County’s House District 89. Polsky is a mediator specializing in commercial litigation, employment law and elder care issues. She joins two other Democrats and two Republicans in the battle to replace the term-limited Hager, whose district hugs […]

Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2017

A second Republican has filed to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in the Palm Beach County-based House District 89. Mike Caruso, an accountant, opened his campaign account Nov. 16 and announced his bid with a Wednesday news release. “I am excited to give back to the community that has, so often, given much to me […]

Drew WilsonOctober 2, 2017

Last week a second Democrat decided to test the waters in HD 89, which is being vacated by termed-out Republican Rep. Bill Hager next year. James Bonfiglio, an Ocean Ridge resident, filed paperwork to run for the Palm Beach County district on Sept. 18. He joins Ryan Rossi, who filed May 1, in the Democratic […]

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Jim Bonfiglio to face Mike Caruso in HD 89

Palm Beach physicians endorse Matt Spritz for HD 89

Jim Bonfiglio snags a dozen endorsements for HD 89 campaign

April sees Matt Spritz pulling nearly $19K in HD 89

Rick Roth endorses Matt Spritz for HD 89

Matt Spritz endorsed by Bill Diamond in HD 89 race

Ellyn Bogdanoff endorses Matt Spritz for HD 89

In HD 89, Democrat Tina Polsky joins field to succeed Bill Hager

Republican Mike Caruso files for open HD 89 seat

Second Democrat files to take over for Bill Hager