Democrat Darren Soto wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 9th Congressional District

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Democratic Rep. Darren Soto won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday. 

Soto was first elected in 2016. His district stretches from eastern Orlando past Kissimmee. It is plurality Hispanic and solidly Democratic. 

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Before being elected to Congress, Soto served in both chambers of the Florida state legislature. He defeated Republican Thomas Chalifoux and an independent candidate, Marcus Carter. 

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