A redder congressional district turns out a packed field vying to challenge Darren Soto

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,058

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Seven Republicans are competing in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, vying for what could be the state’s newest Republican stronghold.

Held by Democrat Rep. Darren Soto since 2017, congressional redistricting approved by Florida’s Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to churn the partisan makeup of the district to include more voters who picked President Donald Trump over former Vice President Kamala Harris.

According to campaign consultant and data analyst Matt Isbell, CD 9 voted …

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