Dan Green Wins Crowded GOP Primary in Florida's 9th District

August 20, 2026 / 3:45 PM EDT / CBS News
Dan Green Wins Crowded GOP Primary in Florida's 9th District

Dan Green has won a crowded GOP primary in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, with the Associated Press projecting his victory two days after the election. He is set to challenge Democratic Rep. Darren Soto, who has represented the central Florida seat since 2017. The district’s boundaries were redrawn to favor Republicans, and the race is rated as likely Republican by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.

  • Dan Green won the GOP primary in Florida’s 9th Congressional District.
  • He will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Darren Soto.
  • The district was reshaped by gerrymandering to favor Republicans.
  • The race is considered likely Republican by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.
  • Seven candidates competed for the GOP nomination.
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