Meghann Hovey ends challenge to Neal Dunn in CD 2
Democrat Meghann Hovey has withdrawn from her challenge against Republican U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn. That likely sets up Tallahassee lawyer Yen Bailey to step in as a replacement nominee.
Hovey notified the Florida Division of Elections she was ending her candidacy in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.
“I am making this announcement at this time to ensure that the Florida Democratic Party will have sufficient time in advance of the November 5, 2024 general election to designate a nominee to fill the vacancy which is occasioned by my withdrawal from the election,” she wrote in a letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd.
Hovey was notably one of the last federal candidates to qualify in Florida th...
