KISSIMMEE, Fla. – One of the most closely watched congressional races in Central Florida is unfolding in District 9 — a newly redrawn district that now stretches across 5,500 square miles.
Democratic incumbent Rep. Darren Soto is fighting to hold onto his seat in a district redrawn to favor Republicans. His challenger is Dan Green, a military veteran who served as deputy assistant secretary of defense during the first Trump administration.
Because of redistricting this year, U.S. House District 9 was dramatically redrawn. It now includes parts of Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida, along with parts of the following counties:
- Polk County
- Indian River
- Okeechobee
- Highlands
- Glades
The redistricting has significantly shifted the makeup of constituents in District 9…