Ruth’s List Florida backs ‘proven leader’ Katherine Waldron in HD 86 race

The nonprofit said Waldron’s ‘in-depth understanding of the district’s needs’ sets her apart.

Democratic Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Katherine Waldron gained an endorsement Tuesday from Ruth’s List Florida in her bid for Florida House District 86, marking the third time the abortion rights group has backed the longtime Palm Beach County resident.

Waldron, the only woman running in a four-way race to replace Rep. Matt Willhite next year, is “a proven leader who has an in-depth understanding of the district’s needs,” Ruth’s List Florida Political Director Kayla vanWieringen said in a press note announcing the endorsement.

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