At Leadership Blue, Pete Buttigieg says Florida Democrats can win in November

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 19, 2026

Words: 1,337

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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LAKE BUENA VISTA — A series of special and local election victories over the past year have boosted Florida Democrats’ confidence they’ll continue that winning streak into the November midterm elections.

But with more than 1.5 million more registered Republicans than Democrats in the Sunshine State, it won’t be easy.

Pete Buttigieg acknowledges that reality.

The former Department of Transportation Secretary and 2020 presidential candidate was keynote speaker at the Florida Democratic Party’s Leadership Blue …

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