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David Silvers
David Silvers (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 26. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Silvers (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 89. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on November 5, 2024.
Biography
David Silvers was born in Miami Beach, Florida. Silvers earned a B.S. and B.A. from the University of Florida in 2001 and a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Miami in 2005. His career experience includes working as a business executive. Silvers has volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Helping Hands and has been affiliated with the Economic Council of Palm Beach County.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Silvers was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Silvers was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Integrity & Elections Committee (decommissioned)
- Ways and Means Committee
- Commerce Committee, Democratic Ranking Member
2019-2020
Silvers was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health & Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Florida State Senate District 26
Yvette Drucker, David Silvers, and Rick Roth are running in the general election for Florida State Senate District 26 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Yvette Drucker (D) | |
 | David Silvers (D) | |
 | Rick Roth (R) | |
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2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent David Silvers defeated Daniel Zapata in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 89 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Silvers (D) | 52.4 | 17,395 |
 | Daniel Zapata (R) | 47.6 | 15,782 | |
| Total votes: 33,177 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Silvers advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 89.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lauren Levy (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Daniel Zapata advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 89.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Justin Eggen (R)
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent David Silvers defeated Herb Sennett in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 87 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Silvers (D) | 62.6 | 30,537 |
 | Herb Sennett (R) | 37.4 | 18,254 | |
| Total votes: 48,791 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Silvers advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 87.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Herb Sennett advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 87.
2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent David Silvers defeated Samson LeBeau Kpadenou in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 87 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Silvers (D) | 84.6 | 25,369 |
 | Samson LeBeau Kpadenou (G) | 15.4 | 4,622 | |
| Total votes: 29,991 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent David Silvers defeated Edgardo Hernandez in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 87 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Silvers | 62.7 | 4,182 |
 | Edgardo Hernandez | 37.3 | 2,487 | |
| Total votes: 6,669 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
David Silvers ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 87 general election.[2][3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  David Silvers (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
David Silvers defeated Darren Ayoub and Virginia Savietto in the Florida House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 87 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | David Silvers |
54.08% | 2,751 | |
| Democratic | Darren Ayoub | 17.81% | 906 | |
| Democratic | Virginia Savietto | 28.11% | 1,430 | |
| Total Votes | 5,087 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida State Senate District 26 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida House of Representatives, "David Silvers," accessed December 16, 2022
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mike Caruso (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 89 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Debra Tendrich (D) |
| Preceded by Dave Kerner (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 87 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Mike Caruso (R) |
