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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 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 for Florida's 13th Congressional District seat. The winner will advance to the general election to face Republican incumbent Anna Paulina Luna and NPA candidate Tony D’Arrigo.

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Why It Matters

Residents of District 13 will choose which Democratic candidate appears on the general election ballot to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic primary for District 13 features three candidates: Brandt Robinson, Leela Gray, and John Liccione.
  • The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican incumbent Anna Paulina Luna in the general election.
  • Tony D’Arrigo is running as a Non-Party Affiliated (NPA) candidate for the same seat.
  • District 13 covers Pinellas County and a small portion of surrounding areas.

Who's Mentioned

personAnna Paulina Luna“Republican incumbent for District 13”personBrandt Robinson“Democratic primary candidate, Pinellas County teacher”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”