Democrat Kathy Castor fends off GOP challenger after Florida redistricting
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Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) succeeded in holding off Republican challenger Mike Beltran in Tampa, despite Florida Republicans’ efforts to force her out through redistricting. The race was called for Castor at 8:13 p.m. by the Associated Press. She garnered 51.2% of the vote, compared to Beltran’s 45.9%, with 97% of the vote counted. HERE ARE
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Republicans Gerrymandered These Florida Districts. Democrats Won Them Anyway.
Several congressional districts that Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature heavily redrew earlier this year to favor the GOP have just elected Democrats to those seats. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Democrat who has held her seat since 2007, was just reelected by more than 5...
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Democrat Kathy Castor fends off GOP challenger after Florida redistricting
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) succeeded in holding off Republican challenger Mike Beltran in Tampa, despite Florida Republicans’ efforts to force her out through redistricting. The race was called for Castor at 8:13 p.m. by the Associated Press. She garnered 51.2% of the vote,...
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