BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — The primary election for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District is ongoing on Tuesday for both the Republican and Democratic parties.
The U.S. Census reported in 2024 that the district is home to about 804,159 people. It covers about 250 square miles in Broward and Palm Beach counties, according to the Census Reporter. The congressional district now also covers Collier and Hendry counties in southwest Florida after the Florida Legislature passed a congressional map redistricting earlier this year.
Republican primary
The ballot includes seven candidates.
MICHAEL CARBONARA
The fintech entrepreneur is a father of two. He faced criticism over reports of ties to a controversial data center in Michigan.
Carbonara, 43, who was born in New York, is the founder and former chief executive officer of Ibanera, a Miami-based digital banking company.
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BELINDA KEISER
Keiser, 67, who was born in the Philippines, earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida State University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
CASEY ASKAR
Askar, 57, a retired U.S. Marine, is the president of Askar Brands, a multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company.
DR. HERBERT ‘HERBIE’ WERTHEIM
Wertheim, 87, who was born in Philadelphia, is an optometrist and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Brain Power, an optical products manufacturer.
DANIEL FRANZESE
Franzese, who was born in New York, earned an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.
DAVID BURCK
The retired U.S. Marine and former detective was born in Tampa and is a real estate agent.
TERRI HASDORFF
Hasdorff, who was born in Alabama, graduated from Harvard and Oxford universities and works in business development.
Democratic primary
The ballot includes two candidates.
PIA DANDIYA
The daughter of Indian immigrants is a Harvard grad who served as a teacher and school principal.
KAYSIA EARLEY
The attorney is a graduate of Howard University and St. Thomas School of Law.
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