Ross Spano Loses GOP Primary Amid Probe

“Freshman Rep. Ross Spano (R-FL), who is facing a Justice Department investigation over alleged 2018 campaign finance violations, was ousted in the GOP primary Tuesday by a candidate who secured the endorsement of one of Spano’s well-known congressional colleagues,” the Washington Post reports.

“Scott Franklin was projected to win the GOP nomination in the 15th Congressional District encompassing Lakeland and the Tampa suburbs… Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), an ally of President Trump, had endorsed Franklin, warning that an incumbent dogged by ethics woes could cost the GOP the seat.”