Martin Sheriff May Take on Allen West for Treasure Coast Seat

Martin County Sheriff Robert Crowder, who is not seeking re-election after two decades in office, is considering a run for the seat now held by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, and that is being eyed by U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Plantation.

The Stuart News is reporting that Crowder, a Republican who has ruffled the local GOP's feathers in the past, is considering a run for the higher office.

Crowder started talking to potential supporters Thursday, and he's trying to gauge support as quickly as possible so he can decide if he wants to enter the race, columnist Eve Samples wrote on Saturday.

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