National GOP sets sights on beating Rep. Soto next year

On paper, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto’s reelection in 2022 was supposed to be easier than in the past. It turned out to be his closest contest ever. Now, the national GOP thinks they can finally win the seat in a largely Hispanic area in Osceola and south Orange counties that has been trending rightward since 2018. And they’ve recruited a familiar name in former state Rep. John Quiñones, the first Republican of Puerto Rican descent to serve in Tallahassee. “John Quiñones has dedicated his career to fighting for a strong economy, safe communities and quality education for the people of Florida,” said...