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Maria Zack Wins GOP Primary for Florida House District 90, Advances to Dec. 9 Special Election

A 159-vote edge on 8.6% turnout sets up a December contest in a Democratic-leaning Palm Beach seat.

Overview

  • Unofficial returns show Zack at 53% over businessman Bill Reicherter, with all precincts reporting.
  • She will face Delray Beach Commissioner Rob Long, a Democrat, plus no-party candidate Karen Yeh in the special general.
  • The vacancy followed the July death of Rep. Joe Casello, whose district covers parts of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach.
  • Zack is a longtime lobbyist and political operative noted for promoting 2020 election skepticism through her group Nations in Action.
  • The primary featured stark contrasts in profiles and resources, with Reicherter lending $104,000 to his bid while Zack reported about $15,300 raised.