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Florida · Florida House District 43 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Samuel Vilchez Santiago

Democratic

Orange County Democratic Party chair

2026 race · Florida House District 43

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

99%1%

97% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

97%3%
● Samuel Vilchez Santiago● Jorge Malavet
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