NewsThe Miami HurricaneAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Democratic candidate wins Florida House District 113 primary
A community activist endorsed by Donna Shalala has won the Democratic primary for Florida House District 113. The election concludes the primary season for state legislative offices in Florida.
Read the full story at The Miami HurricaneWhy It Matters
The winner of this will advance to the general election to represent District 113, which includes areas with a high concentration of off-campus university students.
Key Facts
- A community activist won the Democratic primary for Florida House District 113.
- The candidate received an endorsement from Donna Shalala.
- The election took place on Tuesday.
- The election marks the conclusion of the primary season for Florida state legislative offices.
- District 113 contains a significant population of students living off-campus.
Who's Mentioned
personElizabeth Jeanty“Republican candidate for SD 34.”personGloria Romero Roses“Community activist and Democratic primary winner for HD 113.”personShevrin Jones“Outgoing Senator for SD 34.”personBruno Barreiro“Former Miami-Dade Commissioner and Republican primary winner for HD 113.”organizationThe Miami Hurricane“The publication reporting the election results.”personVicki Lopez“Former state representative who left the seat vacant.”personJames Bush III“Democratic primary winner for HD 109.”personAshley Gantt“Outgoing Rep. for HD 109 and Democratic nominee for SD 34.”personFabián Basabe“Republican incumbent for HD 106.”personAshley Litwin Diego“Democratic primary candidate for HD 106.”personLucia Báez-Geller“Former Miami-Dade School Board Member and Democratic nominee for HD 106.”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida.”personJustin Mendoza Routt“Democratic primary candidate for HD 113.”personDaphne Campbell“Former legislator and Democratic primary winner for HD 108.”locationFlorida House District 113“The legislative district where the election took place.”personWancito Francius“Republican candidate for HD 108.”personDonna Shalala“Former University of Miami president who endorsed Gloria Romero Roses.”