NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 23, 2026Hillsborough
Luis Salazar defeats Mike Suarez in Florida House nomination race
Luis Salazar won the nomination for the Florida House of Representatives, defeating incumbent candidate Mike Suarez. The election results reflect a broader trend in which several candidates attempting to return to political office were unsuccessful.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The outcome determines the candidate representing the party in the upcoming Florida House election, effectively ending Mike Suarez's bid for a political comeback.
Key Facts
- Luis Salazar defeated Mike Suarez for the Florida House of Representatives nomination.
- Cindy Stuart lost the clerk of court race to Aileen Rodriguez in 2024.
- Candidates Cindy Stuart, Mike Suarez, Wengay Newton, and Sally Harris Williamson all failed in their attempts to return to political office after previous losses.
Who's Mentioned
personDarren McAuley“Candidate who lost the Democratic primary for Congress District 12”personKaren Perez“Incumbent School Board member advancing to a runoff”personAileen Rodriguez“Winner of the Democratic primary for County Commission District 7”personKimberly Overman“Winner of the Democratic primary for Congress District 12”personMike Suarez“Candidate who lost the Democratic primary for State House District 64”personDan Weldon“Winner of the Republican primary for State House District 64”personGus Bilirakis“Incumbent Congressman facing Kimberly Overman in November”locationHillsborough County“Primary jurisdiction for the elections mentioned”personWengay Newton“Candidate who lost the Democratic primary for State Representative District 62”personCindy Stuart“Candidate who lost the Democratic primary for County Commission District 7”personSally Harris Williamson“Candidate who lost the School Board race”personKyandra Darling“Winner of the Democratic primary for State Representative District 62”personKenneth Gay“Candidate advancing to a runoff for School Board”personLuis Salazar“Winner of the Democratic primary for State House District 64”