NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 19, 2026Hillsborough
Incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel defeats challenger Victoria Doyle in Florida's 23rd District primary
Rep. Lois Frankel secured the Democratic nomination for Florida's 23rd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating challengers Victoria Doyle and Mark Piper. The Associated Press called the race for the incumbent less than an hour after polls closed, confirming her advancement to the general election against Republican Deborah Adeimy.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The outcome determines the Democratic candidate for the 23rd Congressional District, a seat the Cook Political Report identifies as leaning in favor of the Democratic party in the upcoming general election.
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