Jim Boyd not interested in Congress, will pursue leadership in Florida Senate
Interest has heightened about whether Southwest Florida will see a congressional seat open up next year. But you can take Sen. Jim Boyd off any list of prospective candidates.
“I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty,” the Bradenton Republican told Florida Politics. “I can’t see, nor will you see, me running for Congress.”
Speculation arose about a potential open seat after U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan lost his bid for Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. While Buchanan has pushed back on rumors he would resign over the matter, many expect he will not seek re-election.
Boyd’s name has come up as a possible contender, especially since Florida’s 16th Congressional District, as draw...
