Darren Soto is running against Republican primary: Marcus Carter, Thomas Chalifoux, Jorge Malavet, Howard Steven Rance, Justin Story.
Rep. Soto is seeking his sixth term representing FL-09, a district where nearly 40% of residents are Puerto Rican. As the first Puerto Rican from Florida in Congress, he has become a leading voice on Puerto Rico issues including statehood and hurricane relief. He now serves as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the educational arm of the CHC.
In 2024, Soto won re-election with 55.1% of the vote (178,785 votes) against well-funded Republican Thomas Chalifoux (42.6%, 138,076 votes). Chalifoux self-funded $2.5 million and was backed by the NRCC. The 2026 Democratic primary is August 18, 2026.
Key dates to watch: Primary on August 18, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.