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Nuren Haider will pass on State House District 44 Special Election

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Orange County Democratic Executive Committee Vice Chair and Attorney, Nuren Haider, announced on Monday night, that she has decided not to qualify for the State House District 44 Special Election. Last week, she filed papers for the house seat that opened up after former State Representative Eric Eisnaugle was appointed to the bench by Governor Rick Scott.

“I’ve decided not to qualify at this time.” said Haider in a statement “I will continue to work hard and fight for the constituents in my area and all of Florida to make sure that we focus on education, healthcare, our safety, and much more.”

The announcement leaves Paul Chandler as the only Democrat in the contest against a wide field of Republicans. The West Orange County seat does favor the GOP with Republicans representing the area in the state house for the last several years. D44 includes areas such as Winter Garden and Windermere.

Nuren Haider

John Newstreet qualifies for State House District 44 special election by petition

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Osceola County Chamber President, John Newstreet, has announced that his campaign for the State House District 44 special election has qualified for the race by petition. The House District seat became open after Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed former Representative Eric Eisnaugle to the bench in the Fifth District Court of Appeals.

“The support we are receiving from the voters in District 44 has been overwhelming and unexpected this early in the campaign,” said Newstreet. “They understand we need a conservative in Tallahassee, someone who has a lifetime of service to veterans and the community with a track record of creating jobs.”

House District 44 consists of parts of West Orange County including Winter Garden and Windermere. Other Republicans running included former Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olsewski, who’s also qualified by petition, and Businessman Bruno Portigliatti. Democrats seeking the seat include Orange County Dems Vice Chair Nuren Haider and Paul Chandler.

John Newstreet