Former Bradenton state Rep. Jim Boyd took his first step Tuesday toward regaining a seat in the Florida Legislature, defeating John Houman in the GOP primary for the District 21 state Senate race. Houman, who raised just $2,500, did not present a serious challenge to Boyd, who has raised $298,850 in the race for a district covering Manatee County and a portion of Sarasota County. With District 21 leaning Republican, Boyd also is the favorite against Democrat Anthony Eldon in the general election.