Johnnie Lloyd drops out of HD 84 race, handing Dana Trabulsy GOP nomination

Johnnie Lloyd drops out of HD 84 race, handing Dana Trabulsy GOP nomination

Barely a month out from an August Primary, Johnnie “Buck” Lloyd has withdrawn from a House District 84 race. Lloyd had been challenging incumbent Rep. Dana Trabulsy, a Fort Pierce Republican.

“This decision has not been made lightly,” Lloyd wrote in an email to the Division of Elections.

“I firmly believe that our party and our country are at a critical juncture where unity and collaboration are more important than ever. By withdrawing my candidacy and supporting Representative Trabulsy, I hope to facilitate a more cohesive and united front, enabling us to focus on the common goals and values that bind us together.”

Buck had reported just $1,840 in his campaign account, all of it self-funded...

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