OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Republican Nathan Boyles defeated his Democratic opponent, Dondre Markell Sensible, within the race for the Florida Home District 3 seat throughout Tuesday’s particular election.
The District 3 seat was open following Dr. Joel Rudman’s resignation from his state Home seat to pursue the congressional emptiness left by Matt Gaetz.
Boyles is a former county commissioner in North Okaloosa County, the place he was first elected in 2012.
Throughout his tenure, he held management roles, together with chair and vice-chair of the county fee, and served on quite a few governmental, enterprise, and civic boards.
Notably, as chairman of the Transportation Planning Group, he performed a key function in securing funding for vital infrastructure initiatives in Okaloosa County, such because the growth of State Highway 85, the Crestview bypass, a brand new I-10 interchange, and main enhancements in Fort Walton Seashore and Destin, in line with the Okaloosa County web site.
Boyles additionally served as a liaison for varied committees, together with property appraiser, public works, and the One Okaloosa Financial Growth Council.
Sensible is a Navy veteran and a small enterprise proprietor.
He ran on defending Medicare, safeguarding properties from rich builders, and advocating for schooling.
Sensible was endorsed by the Okaloosa Democratic Black Caucus.
District 3 covers Okaloosa County and components of Santa Rosa County.
