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Lev Parnas Launches Congressional Bid Against Trump Ally

3/8/2026

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Lev Parnas, associate of Rudy Giuliani, launched his campaign for Congress in Florida's 27th District as a Democrat.
He aims to unseat Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar in Florida's 27th District.
Parnas, gaining notoriety during the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, positions himself as a critic of Trump.
The campaign notes a 20-month prison sentence for campaign finance violations as the primary is set for August 18, 2026.

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Lev Parnas, associate of Rudy Giuliani, launched his campaign for Congress in Florida's 27th District as a Democrat.
He aims to unseat Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar in Florida's 27th District.
Parnas, gaining notoriety during the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, positions himself as a critic of Trump.
The campaign notes a 20-month prison sentence for campaign finance violations as the primary is set for August 18, 2026.