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David Silvers
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 89th district
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
(redistricted)
Preceded by Mike Caruso
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 87th district
In office
November 8, 2016 – November 8, 2022
Preceded by Dave Kerner
Succeeded by Mike Caruso
Personal details
Born (1979-02-26) February 26, 1979 (age 45)
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence(s) Lake Clarke Shores, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater University of Florida
University of Miami

David Silvers is a Democratic member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 89th House district, which includes part of Palm Beach County.

Early career

Silvers unsuccessfully challenged Bill Hager for the 89th House district seat in 2014. In the November 4, 2014 general election, Silvers finished with 47.5% of the vote to Hager's 52.5%. [1]

Florida House of Representatives

Silvers defeated two other candidates in the August 30, 2016 Democratic primary, winning 54.1% of the vote. [2] With no Republican or third-party candidates in the race, Silvers was elected automatically.

In 2018, Silvers was challenged in the Democratic primary by Edgardo Hernandez, but Silvers prevailed with 62.7% of the vote. [3] Silvers was reelected in the November 6, 2018 general election, winning 84.59% of the vote and defeating Green Party candidate Samson LeBeau Kpadenou. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 87th district

2016–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 89th district

2022–present
Incumbent