FLORIDA DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE CONGRESSIONAL VICTORIES, FLIP REPUBLICAN-HELD SEAT

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Last night, Florida Democrats celebrated major victories in congressional races across the state, flipping a previously Republican-held seat and successfully defending seven Democratic seats.

The gains could grow even further, with Democrats Eliott Rodriguez heading into a recount in Congressional District 27 and Bale Dalton in Congressional District 7 is still too close to call.

“Florida Democrats just sent a powerful message to Washington. Congratulations to Congressmen Darren Soto and Jared Moskowitz and Congresswomen Kathy Castor, Lois Frankel, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz on your re-election, and our newest members of the Florida congressional delegation Pia Dandiya and Oliver Gilbert III. And to every candidate, volunteer, and organizer who helped make these wins possible: thank you,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried.

“Floridians deserve leaders who will fight to lower costs, protect their health care, defend their freedoms, and put working families first. That’s exactly who we’re sending to Congress.

“Pia Dandiya proved that even districts Republicans thought were safely in their column are within reach for Democrats.

And despite Ron’s efforts to redraw congressional districts and tighten Republicans’ grip on power, Jared Moskowitz, Kathy Castor, and Darren Soto won reelection. Their victories are a reminder that no political map can guarantee an election outcome. In Florida, the voters decide who represents them in Washington.

“We’ve spent the past four years rebuilding this party and competing in races Republicans took for granted. Last night, Florida’s delegation is stronger for it.”

Florida Democrats celebrated the following congressional wins on Tuesday, including flips of Republican-held seats and the successful defense of Democratic districts:

Florida Congressional Delegation

  • Rep. Darren Soto, Congressional District 9
  • Rep. Maxwell Frost, Congressional District 10
  • Rep. Kathy Castor, Congressional District 14
  • Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congressional District 20
  • Pia Dandiya, Congressional District 22
  • Rep. Lois Frankel, Congressional District 23
  • Oliver Gilbert III, Congressional District 24
  • Rep. Jared Moskowitz*, Congressional District 25