Representative Lois Frankel Faces Primary Challenge in Florida's Redrawn District 23
Representative Lois Frankel, a Democrat and strong supporter of Israel, is confronting a primary challenge in Florida's newly redrawn District 23. Despite the redistricting efforts initiated by Republicans and Governor Ron DeSantis, Frankel is expected to secure the party's nomination. Her challenger is progressive attorney Victoria Doyle. The new district boundaries closely resemble Frankel's previous district, and Doyle has not garnered significant support to pose a substantial threat. Frankel has served in the U.S. House since 2013 and holds influential positions within the House Appropriations Committee. This primary is part of a broader trend where established Democratic figures are facing challenges from a voter base expressing dissatisfaction with the party's status quo. The state's LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, for instance, has withheld endorsements in several races, including Frankel's, despite her historically positive relationship with the group. 
