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Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District

Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District

Summary

Dan Green won the Republican primary for Florida's 9th Congressional District and will compete against Democratic Rep. Darren Soto in the general election. The district was recently redrawn to favor Republicans, making the race more competitive.

Key Facts

  • Dan Green won the GOP primary for Florida's 9th Congressional District.
  • Seven candidates competed in the Republican primary.
  • Democrat Darren Soto has held the seat since 2017.
  • The district boundaries were changed through gerrymandering to benefit Republicans.
  • The redrawn district is no longer protected by Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
  • The University of Virginia's Center for Politics rates the race as likely to be won by a Republican.
  • The general election will be competitive between Green and Soto.
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