Several of south Hillsborough County’s Democratic leaders are banding around Mike Suarez’s candidacy in House District 64.

That could be critical as Democrats try to retake a seat lost when Rep. Susan Valdés left the party this year.

Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen , Tampa City Council members Alan Clendenin , Lynn Hurtak , Guido Maniscalco and Luis Viera , former Hillsborough County Commissioner Mariella Smith and former Sen. Arthenia Joyner are all endorsing Suarez, the first candidate to file for the seat in 2026.

“I am honored to have the support of these incredible leaders who have dedicated themselves to serving our community,” Suarez said. “Together, we’ve worked to strengthen Tampa and Hillsborough County, and now I’m ready to continue tha

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