Trump-backed Lauf falls to Schwartzel in open House race for Donalds seat
President Donald Trump‘s pick for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, Catalina Lauf, lost the Republican primary on Tuesday, falling to businessman Jim Schwartzel in the bid to succeed Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor.
TL;DR
- Catalina Lauf, endorsed by President Donald Trump, lost the Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District.
- Businessman Jim Schwartzel won the primary with 29.2% of the vote.
- Lauf, a former Trump adviser, received 21.9% of the vote.
- The district is rated solidly red, indicating Schwartzel is likely to win in November.
- The seat is open as Rep. Byron Donalds is running for governor.