Democrat Mike Suarez is widening his support in the race for Florida House District 64 as more prominent Tampa Bay leaders line up behind his campaign.

The Suarez campaign announced new endorsements Wednesday from state Rep. Dianne Hart , former state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink , former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren and former state Rep. Adam Hattersley .

The seat is expected to draw attention this cycle as incumbent Rep. Susan Valdés is term-limited, creating a competitive open race in a district that leans Democratic.

Valdés shocked Democrats in December when she announced she was switching political parties, saying she was being ignored by the party. However, the move came less than a week after Valdés lost a bid to chair the Hi

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