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In April 2021, Hardy announced his candidacy for Florida's 20th congressional district in a special election to succeed Alcee Hastings, who had died earlier that month after a multi-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Hardy ran on a progressive platform, pledging support for Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. [16]

Hardy declared his support for the boycott, divestment and sanctions of Israel, stating "...You have to speak the truth. You have to be clear about the difference between right and wrong" and indicated support for Palestinians. [17] The centrist pro-Israel group Democratic Majority for Israel released campaign ads accusing Hardy of antisemitism because of his support for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions and his opposition to funding for the Iron Dome, an Israeli air defense system. [18]

Hardy lost the election, garnering just under 6% of the vote. [19]

Personal life

Hardy was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in 2011. [20]

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Omari Hardy
Omari Hardy.jpg
Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 88th district
In office
November 3, 2020 –January 10, 2022
Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 88th district
2020–2022		Vacant


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