Salazar Secures Victory in Tight Democratic Primary for Florida House District 64
In a competitive Democratic primary for Florida House District 64 in Tampa, Luis Salazar unexpectedly defeated former City Councilman Mike Suarez. The race, described as a 'West Tampa brawl,' saw Salazar win with 44.75% of the vote, compared to Suarez's…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 23, 2026 —
In the Democratic primary for Florida House District 64, Luis Salazar has emerged victorious, unseating former City Councilman Mike Suarez in a race that has been characterized as a contentious contest.
The final vote count showed Salazar securing 44.75% of the ballots cast, a margin that allowed him to overcome Suarez’s 35.64%. The election was described by observers as a significant battle within the West Tampa political landscape.
This win represents a notable political resurgence for Salazar. It also constitutes a further electoral challenge for Suarez, whose past candidacies for both mayoral and city council positions had previously ended in defeat.
The primary race for Florida House District 64 has concluded, with the results indicating a shift in the district’s political representation within the Democratic party.
Story summarized from the original created by Patrick Manteiga and La Gaceta on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
