Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District

Dan Green has secured a narrow victory in the crowded Republican primary for Florida's 9th Congressional District, according to projections from the Associated Press. The win sets him up for a contest against the incumbent Democratic Representative, Darren Soto.

Soto, who has represented the central Florida seat since 2017, faces a challenging reelection bid following a redistricting process that significantly altered the district's boundaries. The redrawing of Florida's congressional maps, which included Soto's district, was designed to create more Republican-leaning seats.

The University of Virginia's Center for Politics currently rates the race as "likely Republican," reflecting the impact of the gerrymandering on the district's political landscape. Seven candidates competed for the Republican nomination, with Green ultimately emerging as the winner.

Green's victory signifies a shift in the district's competitive outlook, as the newly configured boundaries are expected to favor Republican candidates in the upcoming general election.