Most of Collier County is now in a new U.S. Congressional District – 22 – and that means a new face will represent most voters. The district includes parts of Hendry, Collier, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
While the city of Naples, North Naples and part of Golden Gate remain in District 19, Lely Resort and Marco Island are now in District 22. Everglades City, previously represented by District 26 and 12-term Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, also is in District 22.
The new district crosses the state through Picayune Strand National Forest, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County and includes all of Hendry County and parts of inland Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Congressional District 22 is currently represented by Democrat Lois Frankel, who is running in the reconfigured District 23.
Seven Republicans and two Democrats have qualified to run for the seat.
Who’s qualified to run in Democratic primary
The primary elections, scheduled for Aug. 18, will determine which candidates from each party will appear on the November ballot.
Only voters registered with a particular political party can vote in that party’s primary election, but all registered voters may vote in the Nov. 3 election.
J. Kyle Foster is a senior growth & development reporter for The News-Press & Naples Daily News. Reach her by emailing jfoster1@usatodayco.com.
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This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Meet Democrats running for Congressional District 22, new for Collier
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