It’s Fentrice Driskell vs. Michele Rayner in one of the Legislature’s most competitive primaries

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 1,342

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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One of the most interesting state legislative primaries taking place on Aug. 18 is the race for the state Senate District 16 seat in the Tampa Bay area between Democratic state Reps. Fentrice Driskell and Michele Rayner.

The district encompasses the downtowns of two of Florida’ biggest cities — Tampa and St. Petersburg — with the majority of the seat located on the Hillsborough County side of Tampa Bay.

Driskell is term …

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