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State Representative, District 89

Result: Advanced — Cathy Higgins (Republican), Debra Tendrich (Democratic)

Source: flelectionfiles.floridados.gov

State House District 89; Florida
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Cathy Higgins

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Cathy Higgins is a lifelong resident of Palm Beach County, an experienced public servant, small business owner and educator. Born at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, she grew up in Lake Osborne.

Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Debra Tendrich

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Debra Tendrich serves as Florida State Representative for District 89. She is the founder and executive director of Eat Better Live Better.

Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for,

Jeff Buongiorno

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Jeff Buongiorno is a political outsider and businessman who left New Jersey over a decade ago for Florida. He started as a Deputy Sheriff before building companies in IT, transportation and manufacturing.

Sources: dos.elections.myflorida.com · dos.fl.gov