04/23/2026
‘Truly in this to serve’: Michael Ferguson adds 7 endorsements in Broward race for HD 100
His campaign says he has already contacted more than 1,500 voters through door-to-door outreach across the district.
Two weeks into his bid to flip House District 100 in Broward County, lawyer and military veteran Michael Ferguson has secured seven endorsements from local and state leaders.
Ferguson rolled out backing from a slate of prominent Broward officials this week as he ramps up his bid.
His endorsers include Senate Democratic Leader-designate Shevrin Jones of Miami Gardens, Sen. Tina Scott Polsky of Boca Raton, Rep. Mitch Rosenwald of Oakland Park, Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor, Broward School Board Chair Sarah Leonardi, Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen and Deerfield Beach Commissioner Ben Preston.
The early show of support comes as Ferguson works to build momentum in the open-seat race to replace term-limited Republican Rep. Chip LaMarca.
Despite sitting in heavily Democratic Broward County, House District 100 has remained in GOP hands for years, making it a top Democratic pickup target in 2026.
Ferguson’s campaign said he has knocked on more than 1,500 doors since announcing his candidacy this month, emphasizing direct voter engagement across the coastal district.
Jones, who won a race in February to lead Democrats during the 2028-30 cycle, pointed to Ferguson’s military and legal background, including his service as an active-duty U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate.
“Michael has spent his career in service — holding offenders accountable, defending constitutional rights, and standing up for victims, (and) he brings the kind of disciplined, principled leadership our community deserves,” Jones said in a statement.
“Michael is focused on what actually matters: lowering costs, keeping our neighborhoods safe, protecting our coastline, and making sure every voice is heard.”
Leonardi said she’s supporting Ferguson “because he understands that strong communities start with leadership that puts people first.”
“His tenacity on the campaign trail shows he’s truly in this to serve our residents,” she said. “As a veteran, prosecutor, and advocate, Michael has dedicated his life to service, and I know he’ll bring that same commitment to Tallahassee.”
Sorensen described Ferguson as “exactly the kind of leader we need right now: someone who stands up for others and doesn’t back down when things get tough.”
“Michael understands what families are up against and is ready to get to work,” he said, “from affordability to public safety.”
Preston, who coached Ferguson in high school, said he “stood out for his relentless drive to improve, his discipline, and his willingness to lead by example.”
“What you saw in Michael then is exactly what you see in him now,” Preston said. “Michael has always been someone who steps up when called, and I have no doubt he is ready to serve this community with the same integrity, toughness, and heart that defined him years ago.”
Ferguson said he’s grateful for the support of “leaders who care deeply about this community.”
“What I’m hearing at the doors is clear: families are being priced out, insurance costs are out of control, and people are worried about whether they can stay here,” he said. “That’s why I’m running — to focus on the issues that matter and get to work delivering solutions residents can actually feel.”
A longtime Lauderdale-by-the-Sea resident, Ferguson has engaged in local civic debates, including opposition to a proposal to name a roadway after President Donald Trump. He and other opponents of the measure — including his brother Patrick, who launched a campaign this week for the Town Commission — advocated for a voter referendum instead.
Ferguson will face at least one Democratic Primary opponent: Jim Brenner, a banker, condo association leader and former aide to U.S. Sen. John Kerry who unsuccessfully challenged LaMarca in 2024.
Republicans running include Yoni Anijar, Raul Gallon, Eric Stelnicki and Christopher Vincent.
HD 100 covers a coastal stretch of Broward from Fort Lauderdale to Deerfield Beach. It’s the only legislative district fully within the county in GOP hands.
The Primary is Aug. 18, followed by the General Election on Nov. 3.
