Rebekah Jones Wins Democratic Primary, Matt Gaetz for U.S House Seat

Rebekah Jones Wins Democratic Primary, will take on Matt Gaetz for U.S House Seat

Democrat Rebekah Jones will face U.S Rep. Matt Gaetz in the battle for floridas 1st congressional District

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Jones beat out Peggy Schiller, Who tried unsuccessfully to get Joes removed from the primary ballot

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Jones had been a registered unaffiliated for crucial two month period while Jones lived in Maryland.

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Jones took home 62.54% of the vote 21,4273 votes. Compare to Schiller 12861 votes

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Florida first district court Appeal overruled that finding Monday morning.

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Writing a candidates sworn statements of party affiliation cannot be challenged as basis for disqualification.

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