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Dan Green Wins Republican Primary for U.S. House District 9, Will Challenge Incumbent Darren Soto

Dan Green Wins Republican Primary for U.S. House District 9, Will Challenge Incumbent Darren Soto

Dan Green of Vero Beach has won the Republican primary election for U.S. House of Representatives District 9, according to final but unofficial results. Green secured 25.39% of the votes, narrowly defeating Ben Butler, who received 24.38%. Other candidates in the primary included Thomas Chalifoux Jr., Jorge Martinez, Justin Story, Marcus Carter, and Steve Rance. With this victory, Green will advance to the November 3 general election to challenge the incumbent Democrat, U.S. Representative Darren Soto of Kissimmee. Soto, who was first elected to the two-year seat in 2017, was unopposed in his primary. The newly redrawn District 9 now encompasses Indian River County, stretching from Orlando southwest to Yeehaw Junction, and includes parts of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, making it one of Florida's largest districts by area, covering seven counties. This marks the first time Indian River County is part of District 9, a change resulting from Florida's Republican-led Legislature redrawing congressional maps to favo...
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Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz Faces Criticism for Running in Florida's Redrawn 20th Congressional District

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz Faces Criticism for Running in Florida's Redrawn 20th Congressional District

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat from Florida, is facing criticism for her decision to run in Florida's 20th Congressional District. This district, predominantly Black and Hispanic, was redrawn by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to make her previous district (Florida’s 25th) and her residential district (Florida’s 22nd) more favorable to the GOP. Wasserman Schultz, who has served in Congress since 2005 and is the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, is the only white candidate in the 20th District's Democratic primary. She is competing against four Black opponents, including Elijah Manley, a self-identified 'Democratic socialist,' and former Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Critics, such as Manley and Cherfilus-McCormick, accuse Wasserman Schultz of 'carpetbagging' and attempting to diminish Black representation in Congress. Wasserman Schultz maintains that she is capable of representing diverse communities and has experience tailoring her service to them...
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Socialist Congressional Candidate Criticizes Debbie Wasserman Schultz for Running in Majority-Black Florida District

Socialist Congressional Candidate Criticizes Debbie Wasserman Schultz for Running in Majority-Black Florida District

Elijah Manley, a self-identified 'Democratic socialist' congressional candidate, has accused incumbent Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) of attempting to diminish Black representation by running in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. Wasserman Schultz, a white candidate, is competing against four Black opponents, including Manley, in the Democratic primary for the district, which is predominantly Black. Manley stated that it is 'cynical' for the congresswoman to 'carpetbag' into the district and undermine Black representation in a split field. Wasserman Schultz decided to run in the 20th District after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis implemented a new congressional map earlier this year, which significantly altered her previous district (Florida’s 25th) and her residential district (Florida’s 22nd) to be more favorable to Republicans. Other candidates, such as indicted former Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, have also criticized Wasserman Schultz's entry into the race, viewing it ...
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Live election results: Florida in focus as primaries turn to Trump's backyard

Live election results: Florida in focus as primaries turn to Trump's backyard

Democrats are also hoping former Rep. Mary Peltola can put Alaska in play for the U.S. Senate while sorting out ideological divides in Florida.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Refuses to Endorse Scandal-Plagued Republican Cory Mills Ahead of Primary

Florida Governor DeSantis Refuses to Endorse Scandal-Plagued Republican Cory Mills Ahead of Primary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly stated his refusal to endorse or support Republican Representative Cory Mills, who is seeking a third term in Congress despite facing multiple controversies. Mills is currently under an ethics investigation concerning possible domestic violence allegations, which he denies. Governor DeSantis explicitly told reporters, "I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills." This decision comes as Mills faces three GOP challengers in the upcoming primary election, and follows a trend where 12 incumbent members of Congress have already lost their primaries this year due to various scandals or controversies.
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In upset, democratic socialist Nixon defeats Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary

In upset, democratic socialist Nixon defeats Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary

(Inserts dropped words in paragraph four) By Richard Cowan Aug 18 (Reuters) - Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scored an upset victory on Tuesday in Florida's Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, as media outlets projected she defeated former national security official Alex Vindman.
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Byron Donalds and David Jolly Secure Nominations for Florida Governor Race

Byron Donalds and David Jolly Secure Nominations for Florida Governor Race

Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly have won their respective party nominations for the Florida gubernatorial race. Donalds secured the Republican nomination, while Jolly earned the Democratic nomination. They will now face each other in the general election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The current Governor, Ron DeSantis, will complete his second term in January 2027 and is unable to run again due to term limits. Donalds, a current U.S. Congressman for Florida's 19th congressional district, previously served in the Florida House of Representatives. He has received an endorsement from President Trump. Jolly, who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican, left the party to join the Democrats before announcing his candidacy for governor. He has named Gwen Graham, former representative for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, as his running mate.
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Rep. Cory Mills Faces Challenging Primary Amidst Scandals and DOJ Investigation, Despite Trump Endorsement

Rep. Cory Mills Faces Challenging Primary Amidst Scandals and DOJ Investigation, Despite Trump Endorsement

Republican Rep. Cory Mills is confronting a difficult primary election in Florida's 7th Congressional District. Despite receiving a "Complete and Total Endorsement" from President Trump, Mills is embroiled in multiple controversies. These include allegations of domestic assault from February 2025, accusations of 'stolen valor' regarding a Bronze Star in May 2025, and a restraining order granted against him in October 2025 following claims of dating violence. The House Ethics Committee established a subcommittee in November 2025 to investigate allegations against Mills, and by May 2026, had authorized over 20 subpoenas and obtained thousands of documents. Furthermore, NBC News reported in July 2026 that Mills is under investigation by the Department of Justice, with sources indicating the probe partly concerns his finances. Mills has denied confirmation of a DOJ investigation. Public polling shows Mills with a narrow lead, but a significant portion of voters remain undecided, and Florida Governor Ron DeSant...
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Representative Lois Frankel Faces Primary Challenge in Florida's Redrawn District 23

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.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz Emphasizes Electability in Florida's Redrawn 25th Congressional District

Rep. Jared Moskowitz Emphasizes Electability in Florida's Redrawn 25th Congressional District

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz is facing a challenging re-election bid in Florida's newly redrawn 25th Congressional District. The district lines have shifted, making it a more competitive seat that President Trump won by 9 percentage points in 2024. Moskowitz, who currently represents Florida's 23rd Congressional District, is campaigning on his record of bipartisan work and his ability to secure results for South Florida. He highlights his experience as a Parkland City Commissioner, Florida State Representative, Florida's Director of Emergency Management, and Broward County Commissioner. Moskowitz is also facing a primary challenge from Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin, whom he is favored to defeat, before potentially confronting several well-funded Republican candidates, with Scott Singer identified as the GOP front-runner. Moskowitz's priorities include lowering costs for families, protecting Social Security and Medicare, preventing gun violence, and defending reproductive freedom.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primary

Florida voters will select nominees Tuesday to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and to complete the remainder of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term
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In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map