FLORIDA — Anna Paulina Luna is projected to win back the U.S. House District 13, defeating Democrat Whitney Fox with a 54.9% lead at the polls. Luna will be elected to her second term in Congress. About 95% of precincts have been reported.
Luna is known for supporting former President Trump and was among Republican members of Congress who went to court to back him during his corruption trial.
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Luna also said she was able to work with President Biden to reduce red tape for hurricane relief.
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