Florida GOP chair loses House primary for Dunn seat
Evan Power, who leads Florida's Republican Party, has been defeated in his attempt to win the GOP primary for the state's 2nd Congressional District. Running among eight candidates to replace retiring Representative Neal Dunn, Power finished in fourth place and failed to secure the party's nomination for the seat.
Austin Rogers won the competitive primary race, earning the Republican nomination to represent the district. The loss marks a notable setback for Power as party chairman, demonstrating that party leadership does not guarantee success in a crowded primary election.
- Florida GOP chair Evan Power lost his Republican primary bid in the 2nd Congressional District, placing fourth in an eight-candidate field
- Austin Rogers secured the party's nomination to succeed retiring Rep. Neal Dunn
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Florida’s 2nd Congressional District is in the state’s Panhandle and is represented in the US House of Representatives. Its Republican incumbent, Neal Dunn, is retiring, so voters in the party’s primary chose which Republican will run for the seat in the general election.
A primary is an election in which a political party selects its candidate. Florida’s Republican Party chair, Evan Power, was one of eight contenders; Austin Rogers won the nomination. The race matters because the winner will represent the party in a district where Republicans are competing to hold the seat.