# Florida congressional primary elections > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/florida-congressional-primary-elections > Updated: 2026-08-18T23:30:57.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 2. Florida congressional primary elections saw several incumbents and notable challengers secure victories amidst a shifting political landscape influenced by Republican-led redistricting. In the Democratic primaries, Rep. Jared Moskowitz defeated Oliver Larkin, a challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, in the 25th Congressional District after redistricting moved his home address out of his previous district. Moskowitz secured 63.5% of the vote and will face Republican Scott Singer in the general election. In the 20th Congressional District, Debbie Wasserman Schultz secured her nomination for the majority-minority seat, receiving roughly 46% to 48% of the vote. Her victory follows redistricting efforts that altered her previous seat; she will face Republican Brent Andersen in November. This win followed a competitive five-way primary that included former Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is facing federal fraud charges, and progressive activist Elijah Manley. In the 22nd Congressional District, Indian-American educator and former school principal Pia Dandiya won the Democratic nomination, defeating attorney Kaysia Earley with approximately 61% to 68.6% of the vote. If elected in the general election, Dandiya would be the first South Asian American to represent Florida in Congress. She is set to face Republican Casey Askar. In the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, challenger Ryan Elijah, a former local television news anchor, defeated incumbent Cory Mills. Elijah secured the nomination with approximately 46% to 47% of the vote, while Mills received between 34% and 37%. Mills’ campaign was heavily impacted by House Ethics Committee investigations into claims of sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, misrepresentation of military service, and illicit involvement in federal contracts, alongside allegations of domestic assault. ## Claims - Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Cory Mills for allegations of sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, and misrepresenting military service. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Donald Trump initially endorsed Cory Mills in February but later omitted him from several lists of endorsed candidates. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly stated that he did not endorse or support Cory Mills. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Pia Dandiya won the Democratic primary for Florida's 22nd Congressional District. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Pia Dandiya received between 61.3% and 68.6% of the vote in the 22nd District Democratic primary. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Pia Dandiya will face Republican candidate Casey Askar in the November general election. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Debbie Wasserman Schultz received approximately 45.6% to 48% of the vote in the 20th District primary. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on federal fraud charges related to COVID-19 relief funds. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick ran in the 20th District primary following her resignation from the seat. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Redistricting by Florida Republicans changed the composition of the 20th and 25th Congressional Districts. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Florida primary elections: Pia Dandiya and Debbie Wasserman Schultz win key Democratic nominations Florida primary elections saw Pia Dandiya win the Democratic nomination for the 22nd District and Debbie Wasserman Schultz secure the 20th District nomination amid redistricting and competitive challenges. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/debbie-wasserman-schultz-wins-florida-democratic-primary ### 2026-08-18: Ryan Elijah wins Florida GOP primary for 7th District Former TV anchor Ryan Elijah has defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Cory Mills in Florida’s 7th District primary amid ongoing ethics investigations into Mills regarding sexual misconduct and financial impropri며 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-incumbents-face-primary-results-in-congressional-races --- Cite as: Florida congressional primary elections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/florida-congressional-primary-elections