Hill, Garrett On November’s Ballot For House District 1

August 29, 2018

Republican Mike Hill will face Democrat Vikki Garrett in the November election for the Florida House District 1 seat.

With 48.1 percent of the vote, Hill narrowly defeated Rebekah Bydlak with 45.2 percent of the vote for the Republican nomination. A third candidate, Lisa Doss, received 6.7 percent of the vote.  Just over 500 votes separated Hill and Bydlak.

“It was a tough victory, but it was a sweet victory,” Hill said. “In the end we were successful. I want to thank all my volunteers that helped, our campaign team. This was a grassroots victory. We did not have assistance or help from the establishment, so much. It was grassroots that did it.”

“I am proud that over 8,000 voters of House District 1 chose to support me with their vote,” Bydlak said Tuesday night.

In the Democratic primary, Garrett with 61 percent of the votes cast defeated Franscine Mathis with 39 percent.

“I’m feeling great, feeling very excited for our team to get over the first hurdle. We are preparing for the next challenge,” Garrett said Tuesday night. I’m a homegrown candidate with over 20 years of local experience. I hope to be third consecutive Tate Aggie to go to Tallahassee.”

Current District 1 Rep. Clay Ingram (Rep.)  is term limited. He endorsed Bydlak in the race.

Picture top: (L-R) Mike Hill, Rebekah Bydlak, Vikki Garrett.

Comments

5 Responses to “Hill, Garrett On November’s Ballot For House District 1”

  1. Green rocket on August 29th, 2018 7:54 pm

    Why is there not a runoff between Hill and Bydlak since neither got 50% of the vote?

  2. Denny on August 29th, 2018 12:52 pm

    Garrett is experienced in, and focused on, local issues. Hill campaigned to bring a Hollywood star to town. Hmm, who should I vote for???

  3. deplorable me on August 29th, 2018 10:59 am

    mr public are you saying I can smash anything I do not like. if so thank you. maybe the windshield of a car or set a car on fire because of the bumper sticker? I am not going to because I may disagree with things but I respect their right to think differently from me even if they are wrong. but to destroy property is just plain wrong liberal thinking. heck I voted for hill but when he did that stupid star thing it made me think about voting for someone else, too bad there was not anyone else on the ballot qualified

  4. John Q. Public on August 29th, 2018 9:02 am

    Trump star getting smashed outta the sidewalk.

  5. Citizen on August 29th, 2018 3:26 am

    Trump star coming to town.

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