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Democrats Flip Key Florida Senate District, Win Miami Mayoral Race

3/25/2026

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Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow to flip a Florida senate district in Tampa.
The win followed Democrats' earlier success in U.S. President Donald Trump home-state house district, signaling an upset despite Republicans' fundraising edge in the 2024 presidential election.
Political analyst Peter Schorsch described the district as a swing area.
Democrats also won the Miami mayoral race for the first time in 30 years.

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Story summary

Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow to flip a Florida senate district in Tampa.
The win followed Democrats' earlier success in U.S. President Donald Trump home-state house district, signaling an upset despite Republicans' fundraising edge in the 2024 presidential election.
Political analyst Peter Schorsch described the district as a swing area.
Democrats also won the Miami mayoral race for the first time in 30 years.