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Sydney Gruters wins Florida House primary with Trump backing

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Sydney Gruters, wife of Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, won a Florida House primary on August 18, 2026, with endorsement from President Trump. The district had been redrawn to favor Republicans under Governor Ron DeSantis's redistricting plan.

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Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump’s Backing

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Ms. Gruters had been favored to win in a congressional district that was redrawn as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new map, which leaned even more Republican.

Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump’s Backing

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