Luna advances unopposed in Florida primary, faces Gray in November
Anna Paulina Luna advanced unopposed in Florida’s 13th Congressional District Republican primary on August 18, 2026, clearing a path to face Democrat Leela Gray in November’s general election.
Luna, the incumbent U.S. Representative, ran without opposition after the primary was canceled, according to Ballotpedia and Fox 13 News. The unopposed advance is typical for a well-positioned incumbent in a safe district.
Meanwhile, on the Democratic side, retired Army Brigadier General Leela Gray won her party’s primary with a commanding 65.1% of the vote, receiving 32,033 votes compared to 12,893 for runner-up Brandt Robinson and 4,250 for John William Liccione, according to Fox 13 News. Gray’s decisive primary victory positions her as the Democratic challenger for the November 3, 2026, general election.
Gray, a third-generation veteran and small business leader from Pinellas County, announced her candidacy in February 2026, according to the Tampa Bay Times. She has drawn endorsements from nat…