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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough

Kimberly Overman, Kirschner, and Gray win Democratic congressional primaries in Tampa Bay

Kimberly Overman, Kirschner, and Gray have secured their spots on the general election ballot following the Florida primary election held yesterday. Voters must register by October 5 to participate in the upcoming general election on November 3.

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Why It Matters

The results determine the Democratic candidates for the November 3 , and residents have until October 5 to register to vote in that contest.

Key Facts

  • Kimberly Overman, Kirschner, and Gray won their respective Democratic congressional primaries.
  • The general election is scheduled for November 3.
  • The deadline to register to vote for the general election is October 5.
  • Early voting for the general election begins on October 19 and runs through November 1.

Who's Mentioned

personVern Buchanan“Retiring Republican incumbent for CD 16.”personAnna Paulina Luna“Republican incumbent for CD 13.”personKimberly Overman“Won CD 12 Democratic primary with 52.7% of the vote.”personMike Beltran“Won Republican primary for CD 14 with 45.6%.”personLaurel Lee“Republican incumbent for CD 15.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“News publication”personSydney Gruters“Won Republican primary for CD 16 with 63.5%.”personGus Bilirakis“Republican incumbent for CD 12.”personJoe Gruters“Florida state senator and RNC chairman.”personLeela Gray“Won CD 13 Democratic primary with 65% of the vote.”personGray“Democratic congressional candidate”personKelly Kirschner“Won CD 16 Democratic primary with 43%.”personKirschner“Democratic congressional candidate”personKathy Castor“Incumbent for CD 14.”personRobert People“Won CD 15 Democratic primary with 53.7%.”