Members of the Broward Democratic Executive Committee elected Alfredo Olvera as their new State Committeeman. Olvera, a Fort Lauderdale real estate agent, replaces longtime committeeman Ken Evans who abruptly resigned last month. Olvera, president of the Dolphin Democrats, defeated Ted Victor 109-86.

According to sources, Victor was the favored candidate of Party chairman Rick Hoye. Victor, a teacher, has deep ties to the Broward Teachers Union. Victor’s loss is another setback for Hoye. Party executive director Ryann Greenberg, a Hoye ally, recently resigned from her post.