Rancher Liesa Priddy has quickly amassed more than $150,000 in the race for House District 82.

The Immokalee Republican announced her totals the same day Primary opponent Drew Montez-Clark dropped out of the race and endorsed her.

In the six weeks since entering the race to succeed Rep. Lauren Melo , Priddy reported just over $103,000 in outside contributions, plus a $48,000 loan.

“With 160 individual donations she also proved that her support is deep and wide,” reads a release from Priddy’s campaign.

Priddy also touted endorsements from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Florida Dairy Farmers, important interests as she runs in an agrarian district.

Priddy has also been endorsed by Reps. Adam Botana and Yvette Benarroch , as well as former Reps. Matt Hudson a

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