David Silvers
American politician (born 1979)
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David Silvers (born February 26, 1979) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 89th House district, which includes part of Palm Beach County.
89th district (2022–2024)
David Silvers | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 8, 2016 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Kerner |
| Succeeded by | Debra Tendrich |
| Constituency | 87th district (2016–2022) 89th district (2022–2024) |
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| Born | February 26, 1979 Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida University of Miami |
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]
