Dan Green Wins GOP Primary In Redrawn Florida 9th District
Dan Green narrowly won the GOP primary in Florida's redrawn 9th Congressional District, the Associated Press projected on Thursday, August 20, 2026, setting up a general-election matchup with Democratic Rep. Darren Soto.[1]
The projection came two days after the primary and followed a crowded Republican field with tight returns.[1] Soto has represented the central Florida district since 2017 and will now defend his seat under the new map.[1]
The 9th was one of four Florida districts formerly protected under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that were redrawn to favor Republicans.[1]
The University of Virginia's Center for Politics rates the general-election contest as likely Republican, signaling an uphill path for Soto if turnout and demographics mirror the primary.
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- The Associated Press projected on Thursday, August 20, 2026, that Dan Green narrowly won the GOP primary in Florida's 9th Congressional District held two days earlier.
- Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto, who has represented the central Florida district since 2017.
- The 9th District was one of four Florida districts formerly protected under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that were redrawn to favor Republicans.
- The University of Virginia's Center for Politics rates the general-election race as likely Republican.
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