Salazar Wins Florida House District 64 Race
Democrat Luis Salazar defeated Republican Dan Weldon, flipping the seat from Republican to Democratic control in unofficial Election Night results.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Luis Salazar won Florida House District 64 with 26,126 votes, or 58.95%, over Dan Weldon's 18,194 votes, or 41.05%, in unofficial Election Night results. The margin of nearly 18 percentage points flips the seat from Republican to Democratic control.
Why it matters
The seat was last held by Susan Valdes, a Democrat-turned-Republican, so the result changes party control of the district in the Florida House. Salazar says he will focus on affordable housing, property insurance reform, and accessible healthcare.
Salazar received 26,126 votes (58.95%) to Weldon's 18,194 (41.05%) in unofficial Election Night returns from the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Final figures remain subject to official canvassing and certification.
The players
Luis Salazar
Luis Salazar is a Democrat and Navy veteran who previously led the Hillsborough LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and now serves as vice president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus.
Dan Weldon
Dan Weldon is the Republican candidate who lost the District 64 race to Salazar in unofficial Election Night results.
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections is the local office that administers voting and reports election results for the county, which includes the district.
The details
Salazar, a Navy veteran and former Watermark Out News employee, previously served as president of the Hillsborough LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and is currently vice president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus. His campaign manager was Nick Biscardi.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Election held; Salazar defeated Weldon in District 64.
November 4, 2026: Salazar issued a victory statement.
Season Trajectory
The District 64 result reverses the seat's recent movement, as Susan Valdes moved from Democrat to Republican before Salazar's win returned it to Democratic hands. It marks a notable change in the Florida House map for the current election cycle.
Residents of District 64 will be represented by Salazar in the Florida House once he takes office, which affects state legislation on housing, insurance, and healthcare. Certification of the unofficial results will confirm the final outcome.
The takeaway
Election Night totals are unofficial, so the final margin could shift slightly after canvassing. Readers tracking Florida House control should watch for official certification.
Further reading
For more on state races, see Elections coverage across Florida.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Watermark Out News.
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