Published Nov 3, 2026, 7:19 PM ET · Updated 10 days ago · 1 source

Schwartzel wins Florida House seat vacated by Donalds

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Schwartzel wins Florida House seat vacated by Donalds

Republican Jim Schwartzel is projected to win Florida’s 19th District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Schwartzel defeated Democrat Victor Arias, keeping a GOP stronghold in southwest Florida firmly in Republican hands. The victory sends the conservative media executive to Washington to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who gave up his seat to run for…