Miami Beach Republican state Rep. Fabián Basabe’s cross-aisle work this past Session has earned an endorsement from at least one of his Democratic colleagues.

State Rep. Jose Alvarez , a freshman Democratic lawmaker and former Kissimmee Mayor, confirmed he is backing Basabe’s bid for a third term representing House District 106.

He described Basabe as a compassionate, considerate and thoughtful policymaker who values people over politics.

“Fabián Basabe is a great individual,” Alvarez told Florida Politics in an interview Thursday.

“I’m a registered Democrat, but I’m a believer that no matter what party you represent, you represent the people first. Any legislators that follow the same path I do, I’m happy to work with them. And Fabián was one of those last Session. He truly cares

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