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Two Trump-backed candidates lose, Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins in Tuesday's House primaries in Florida
Lauf lost the Republican primary in the 19th District to Jim Schwartzel.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · FL-19 (R)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · FL-19 (R)
Catalina Lauf
Catalina Lauf ran in the August 18, 2026 Republican primary for Florida’s 19th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Republican
- Ran for
- U.S. House · FL-19 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (22.0%)
- Raised
- $1.7M
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $1.7M
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Catalina Lauf at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 6 STORIES
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STORIES2026 election: Florida’s 19th District
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. House · FL-19 · PrimaryLOST22.0%
2022U.S. House · IL-11LOST43.5%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 FL-19 HOUSE RACE →Catalina Lauf’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $103K
- SPENT
- $1.6M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.6M · 98.9%
- PACs
- $18K · 1.1%
TOP DONORS
Wilson, Donald Jr.Individual$7K
Connors, KevinRetired · RETIRED$7K
Kirkpatrick, CarrollRetired · RETIRED$7K
Howell, LarryRetired · RETIRED$7K
Habura, JohnRetired · RETIRED$6K
Dsouza, MichelleSelf Employed · CEO$5K
Martino, PaulBullpen Capital · VENTURE CAPITAL$4K
Martino, AaratiGoogle · SOFTWARE ENGINEER$4K
Gettel, JamesGettel Automotive · AUTO DEALER$4K
Lauf, MadelinBegin Health · ENTREPRENEUR$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
No independent expenditures reported for or against this candidate this cycle.Coverage
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Newsweek
Donald Trump Suffers Worst Night for Endorsements of 2026 Cycle
Lauf lost the nomination contest for Florida’s open 19th District seat after Trump endorsed her late in the campaign.
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The Daily Caller
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses In Jam-Packed Primary
Lauf, who had President Donald Trump’s endorsement, finished second in the ten-candidate Republican primary.
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NPR
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
Lauf defended her move to Florida, promoted her values and received Trump’s endorsement.
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Naplesnews
Trump endorses in crowded Florida Congressional District 19 race. Who is his pick?
Lauf received Trump’s endorsement and urged voters to support her in the Republican primary.
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Two Trump-backed candidates lose, Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins in Tuesday's House primaries in Florida
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