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Media executive overcomes Trump endorsement in race to succeed Byron Donalds in 'circus-like primary'

Schwartzel won the Republican nomination after a campaign marked by disputes with Catalina Lauf and an endorsement for her from Donald Trump.

Media executive overcomes Trump endorsement in race to succeed Byron Donalds in 'circus-like primary'
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Florida media executive Jim Schwartzel won the Republican nomination to succeed Byron Donalds, despite Donald Trump endorsing his opponent, Catalina Lauf. The candidates traded claims about their ties to Florida and each other during the campaign.

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Republican House candidate who won the nomination to succeed Byron Donalds

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Republican House candidate and Trump-endorsed opponent of Schwartzel

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Catalina Lauf

Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Representative whose seat the candidates sought to succeed

Madison Cawthorn
Former U.S. Representative (R-NC)

Former representative listed among the other candidates in the primary

Former Illinois state senator listed among the other candidates in the primary

Former representative listed among the other candidates in the primary

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Jim Schwartzel Wins Florida's 19th Congressional District Republican Primary

Outlets agree Jim Schwartzel won the Republican primary for Florida’s 19th District, defeating Trump-endorsed Catalina Lauf in the race for the seat Byron Donalds is vacating. Center outlets present the result as a setback for Trump’s endorsement. Right-leaning outlets also foreground Schwartzel’s win over the Trump-endorsed candidate, while Fox News adds the crowded race and campaign disputes.

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