WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — State Rep. Omari Hardy, D-West Palm Beach, has entered the sweepstakes for Congress.
In a video released Wednesday, Hardy announced his intent to seek the vacated seat previously held by the late Alcee Hastings.
Why do we need more unapologetic progressive Democrats in Congress?
— Rep. Omari Hardy (@OmariJHardy) April 28, 2021
Let me tell you & if you agree, RT & join our campaign at https://t.co/KC8LN0xblF 👊🏾
This special election is our chance. pic.twitter.com/mbRFEyFWaT
Calling himself an "unapologetic progressive," Hardy becomes the seventh candidate -- and fifth current politician -- to join the race to occupy Florida's 20th congressional district.
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Hardy was elected to the state House in November. Prior to that, he was a Lake Worth Beach commissioner.
Hastings, who died April 6 at the age of 84, won re-election 14 times since first taking office in 1993.
