Florida media executive Jim Schwartzel won the GOP nomination to succeed Rep. Byron Donalds despite President Donald Trump endorsing his opponent.President Donald Trump endorsed Catalina Lauf, who served in the Department of Commerce during his first term in office, on August 13, upending the race just days before voters headed to the polls in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Tuesday night’s results bucked a trend of Trump-endorsed candidates fairing well in primary contests.As of mid-July, 97% of candidates endorsed by the president had won their primaries. Trump’s endorsement success r...
Media executive overcomes Trump endorsement in race to succeed Byron Donalds in ‘circus-like primary’
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Aug 19, 2026 • 2 weeks ago
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