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John Strand and Chris Collins Join a Crowded Field of Candidates for Florida's 19th Congressional District

Florida voters will soon head to the polls for the state's primary, featuring a diverse and unconventional field of candidates for the 19th congressional district. Among the prominent contenders are two convicted felons who received pardons from Donald Trump: John Strand, a former actor and spokesperson who was a notable figure during the January 6 insurrection, and Chris Collins, a former New York representative who served time for insider trading. The race also includes Madison Cawthorn, a former congressman from North Carolina who moved to Florida after a controversial tenure in Washington, D.C. Cawthorn's time in office was marked by allegations of insider trading and an improper relationship with a staffer. Additionally, the field includes Catalina Lauf, who received a late-game endorsement by Trump as a private citizen. Lauf served as an adviser to the Commerce Department during the administration's first term. The primary will conclude on Tuesday at 7 p.m. local time.

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