Major Democratic Candidate Files for Perry Thurston's House Seat in Broward County

With House Democratic Leader Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale, facing term limits in 2014, a major Democratic candidate filed his paperwork to launch a bid to replace him in representing parts of Broward County.

On Thursday, Levoyd Williams, who serves on the Lauderdale Lakes City Commission, launched his bid for the Florida House. Williams does not have an open shot at the Democratic nomination. Back in November, Jimmy "O Glory'' Witherspoon, a minister who made a bid for the Fort Lauderdale City Commission in 2008, filed his paperwork to enter the race. While Witherspoon has been active on the grassroots level, he has little to show, so far, in terms of fundraising. So far in the campaign, Witherspoon has raised $534, all of which he raised in the second quarter of 2013 and kept on-hand.

Whoever emerges in the Democratic primary in this contest should be heading to Tallahassee. This is one of the most Democratic districts in the state with 68 percent of voters belonging to that party while only 14 percent are registered Republicans. Back in 2010, Alex Sink cruised in this district, taking 81 percent of the vote while Rick Scott mustered up 18 percent.

Keep an eye on Sunshine State News in the coming days for more on this battle for an open House seat.