Trump-endorsed Anna Luna prevails in heated GOP main for Florida's thirteenth Congressional District

Anna Luna defeated a crowded discipline of congressional hopefuls for the Republican nomination for Florida's thirteenth Congressional District.

The not too long ago redrawn seat, which is held by Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist, who's working for governor, is extra right-leaning than the earlier traces, offering Republicans with a slight edge within the basic election.

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The race between Air Drive veteran Luna, legal professional Kevin Hayslett, and GOP strategist Amanda Makki was heated, with all candidates touting their help of former President Donald Trump in an effort to court docket his base. Businesswoman Christine Quinn and regulation scholar Moneer Kheireddine additionally vied for the nomination.

Trump opted to endorse Luna, who defeated Makki within the 2020 GOP main however was defeated by Crist, within the race, however Trump allies, together with former nationwide safety adviser Michael Flynn, backed Hayslett within the main, which outdoors teams poured cash into to spice up their most well-liked candidates.

Luna had a fundraising edge over Hayslett, with the newest marketing campaign finance experiences exhibiting her elevating $1,951,455 since her marketing campaign first launched, Hayslett raking in $1,591,026, and Makki elevating $914,450. Each Quinn and Kheireddine got here in below the $50,000 mark.

The district consists of elements of St. Petersburg and enormous parts of Pinellas County, with nonpartisan handicapper Prepare dinner Political Report ranking the seat an R+6.

Luna is slated to face former Obama administration official Eric Lynn within the basic election.