Brandon Republican Danny Kushmer became the fifth candidate to enter the race in House District 59, which will be open next year because Rep. Adam Hattersley, D-Riverview, is running for Congress, according to the state Division of Elections website.
Meanwhile, in House District 62, Republican Angel Urbina opened an account to challenge Rep. Susan Valdes, D-Tampa. Valdes had raised $26,000 for her re-election bid as of Sept. 30, a finance report shows.
Meanwhile, in Sarasota County, Republican Jason Miller became the fourth candidate to enter the race in House District 72. The seat will be open in 2020 because Rep. Margaret Good, D-Sarasota, is running for Congress.
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This article appears in Nov 7-14, 2019.