Will Weatherford Goes to Bat for Eric Eisnaugle in HD 44

While most eyes have been on Pinellas County where there is a special congressional election on Tuesday, there is also a Republican primary in Orange County for an open House seat. Former Rep. Eric Eisnaugle is a heavy favorite over educator Vicki Bell in the Republican primary.

Eisnaugle, who stepped aside for Steve Precourt after redistricting in 2012, has garnered the support of House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, and the Republican leadership in Tallahassee. Weatherford went to bat again for Eisnaugle on Tuesday, taking to Twitter to help his former colleague.

Best of luck to my good friend Eric Eisnaugle today, Weatherford wrote. We need him back in the Florida House!

Democrat Shaun Raja will take on whoever wins the primary.