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Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Toby Overdorf, a Treasure Coast Republican, remains ahead in the fundraising contest against his Democratic opponent in House District 83, Matt Theobald. According to the latest reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections, Overdorf pulled in $12,500 Sept. 1-14. He listed only $770 in expenditures during that period. Much of Overdorf’s fundraising came from […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Toby Overdorf came out on top Tuesday over Sasha Dadan thanks in large part to to Martin County voters With all precincts reporting, Overdorf stood at 54 percent of the vote to Dadan’s 46 percent. But that margin masks a razor-thin margin in St. Lucie County, where Overdorf led by just 11 votes, 3,677 to […]

Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

A new ad attacking Republican Toby Overdorf is hitting the airwaves in the Treasure Coast’s House District 83. The 30-second spot, titled “Toby Overdorf Stinks,” comes off like a greatest hits list of the attacks levied against Overdorf thus far in his primary battle with Port St. Lucie attorney Sasha Dadan. “Something about Toby Overdorf […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Palm City Toby Overdorf is accusing his opponent in the House District 83 Republican primary of accepting money from the sugar industry, but a glance at contribution records turns up no evidence of supporting the allegation. “Did you hear Sasha Dadan took campaign money from Big Sugar? It’s all on the Florida Division of Elections […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Drew WilsonJuly 11, 2018

Tuesday brought endorsements for three Republican candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall, including two sitting lawmakers. In the race for Senate District 36, Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. added an endorsement from Miami-Dade County Commissioner Estaban “Steve” Bobo. “Manny Diaz really cares about this community, and I am very happy to […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Port St. Lucie attorney Sasha Dadan has picked up an endorsement from the National Rifle Association in her bid to succeed term-limited Stuart Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. The NRA backing came about after Dadan earned an “A” rating from the NRA, and a “pro-gun” rating from the Unified Sportsmen of Florida on the […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Republican Toby Overdorf has received an endorsement from the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) in his bid for House District 83. ABC FEC is a national construction industry trade association which represents nearly 21,000 members including general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. “We believe Toby Overdorf is the most qualified candidate in this […]

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 […]

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