"This is a time of extraordinary challenges both at home and abroad. I am running for Congress to bring economic security to the citizens of South Florida. I am committed to ensuring that seniors and our veterans live lives of dignity, and that our children receive a first class education and the promise of a bright future."

"My leadership and proven success as a State Senator is based on simple hard work and remembering that the people always come first. This is the same commitment that I will bring to Congress." - Senator Ted Deutch

POLITICO: Deutch wins Dem nod in Florida's 19th

State Sen. Ted Deutch won a Democratic special primary election Tuesday to succeed former Rep. Robert Wexler, giving him a decided edge in the April 13 special general election in Florida's solidly Democratic 19th District. Wexler, a seven-term Democrat, stepped down last month to become president of the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation. Deutch, who had the backing of Wexler and former President Bill Clinton in his bid, trounced former Broward County Mayor Ben...