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Florida 19th GOP Primary Set for Aug. 18, Out-of-State Pardoned Candidates

8/10/2026

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The Republican primary for Florida’s 19th congressional district is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2026.
Six GOP candidates are from outside Florida, including former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) and former Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.).
Former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) and Jan. 6 participant Jim Strand were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump after prison.
Win It Back PAC attacks former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) over his 2018 border vote.

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The Republican primary for Florida’s 19th congressional district is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2026.
Six GOP candidates are from outside Florida, including former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) and former Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.).
Former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) and Jan. 6 participant Jim Strand were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump after prison.
Win It Back PAC attacks former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) over his 2018 border vote.