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Candidate Profile: Samantha June

Original title: Samantha Elizabeth June — ballotpedia.org

June 19, 2026

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What this does

Samantha June is no longer a candidate for the 2026 U.S. House election in Florida's 12th District, meaning voters will not see her name on the August 18, 2026, primary ballot.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Voters in Florida's 12th Congressional District

Voters will not have the option to select Samantha June on the Republican primary ballot.

Gus M. Bilirakis

The incumbent faces a change in the field of primary challengers following the withdrawal of Samantha June.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Samantha June was a Republican candidate for Florida's 12th Congressional District in the 2026 election. She has withdrawn from the race and will not appear on the Republican primary ballot.

Key Facts

  • Samantha June has withdrawn from the 2026 Republican primary for Florida's 12th Congressional District.
  • The Republican primary for Florida's 12th Congressional District is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • The general election for Florida's 12th Congressional District is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
  • Gus M. Bilirakis is the incumbent running in the 2026 Republican primary for the district.
  • Darren McAuley and Kimberly Overman are candidates in the 2026 Democratic primary for the district.
  • Branden Scrivener is a candidate with no party affiliation running in the 2026 general election.

Why It Matters

Samantha June is no longer a candidate for the 2026 U.S. House election in Florida's 12th District, meaning voters will not see her name on the August 18, 2026, primary ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samantha June still running for Congress?
No, Samantha June has withdrawn from the race and will not appear on the ballot.
When is the Florida 12th District primary election?
The is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

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Candidate Field Contraction

The Republican primary field for Florida's 12th District has narrowed following the withdrawal of Samantha June.

Samantha JuneGus M. Bilirakis

Connected Entities

personBranden Scrivener“Candidate for the general election with no party affiliation.”Map →
personGus M. Bilirakis“Incumbent Republican candidate for Florida's 12th Congressional District.”Map →
locationFlorida's 12th Congressional District“The electoral district for the 2026 U.S. House election.”Map →
personSamantha June“Former Republican candidate for Florida's 12th Congressional District who withdr”Map →
personDarren McAuley“Democratic candidate for the 2026 primary.”Map →
personKimberly Overman“Democratic candidate for the 2026 primary.”Map →

Sources

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ballotpedia.org

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