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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 23, 2026Hillsborough

Luis Salazar defeats Mike Suarez in Florida State House nomination race

Luis Salazar won the nomination for the Florida State House, defeating incumbent candidate Mike Suarez. The election results reflect a broader trend in the district where several candidates attempting to return to political office were unsuccessful.

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Why It Matters

The outcome determines the candidate representing the party in the upcoming general election for the Florida State House seat, following the rejection of multiple former officeholders by voters.

Key Facts

  • Luis Salazar defeated Mike Suarez in the nomination race for the Florida State House.
  • Cindy Stuart lost the clerk of court race to Aileen Rodriguez in 2024.
  • Candidates Cindy Stuart, Mike Suarez, Wengay Newton, and Sally Harris Williamson all failed in their attempts to return to political office.
  • The election results are characterized as a rejection of candidates attempting to restart political careers.

Who's Mentioned

personDarren McAuley“Candidate for Congress District 12”personKaren Perez“Incumbent School Board member advancing to runoff”personAileen Rodriguez“Winner of the Democratic primary for County Commission District 7”personKimberly Overman“Winner of the Democratic primary for Congress District 12”personMike Suarez“Former City Councilman and candidate for State House District 64”personDan Weldon“Winner of the Republican primary for State House District 64”personGus Bilirakis“Incumbent Congressman”locationHillsborough County“Primary jurisdiction of the elections”personWengay Newton“Candidate for State Representative District 62”personCindy Stuart“Candidate for County Commission District 7”personSally Harris Williamson“Candidate who lost their race”personKyandra Darling“Winner of the Democratic primary for State Representative District 62”personKenneth Gay“Candidate for School Board advancing to runoff”personLuis Salazar“Winner of the Democratic primary for State House District 64”