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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Democratic candidates for Florida's 13th Congressional District primary identified

Three Democratic candidates—Brandt Robinson, Leela Gray, and John Liccione—are competing in the primary election to challenge incumbent Anna Paulina Luna and candidate Tony D’Arrigo for the District 13 congressional seat. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election to represent the district, which covers Pinellas County and a small portion of surrounding areas.

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Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 13th Congressional District will choose which Democratic candidate appears on the general election ballot to compete for their federal representation in Congress.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic primary for Florida's 13th Congressional District features three candidates: Brandt Robinson, Leela Gray, and John Liccione.
  • The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican incumbent Anna Paulina Luna and NPA candidate Tony D’Arrigo in the general election.
  • District 13 primarily covers Pinellas County with a small portion extending into adjacent areas.
  • Candidates are currently focusing their platforms on issues of affordability and national defense.

Who's Mentioned

personAnna Paulina Luna“Republican incumbent for District 13”personBrandt Robinson“Democratic primary candidate, Pinellas County Teacher”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“News publication”personTony D’Arrigo“NPA candidate for District 13”locationDistrict 13“Congressional district in Pinellas County”personLeela Gray“Democratic primary candidate, Brigadier General”personJohn Liccione“Democratic primary candidate, activist”