Democratic Rep. Darren Soto of Florida is projected to win a sixth term on Capitol Hill after surviving a tough midterm challenge, according to Decision Desk HQ, as The Hill reported on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The Hill reported that Soto was projected to defeat Republican Dan Green, a military veteran, in the contest. The Hill said the projection was made on Tuesday.

The Hill described Soto's victory as a surprise. Its summary also noted that Florida Republicans redrew their House maps this year in favor of the GOP, but the rest of that passage was cut off in the material available for this story, so the report's full account of the redistricting could not be confirmed here.

Decision Desk HQ is named as the source of the projection, and The Hill credited Mike Lillis as the report's author. The summary describes the outcome as a projection, not a final tally, and does not say when official results will be announced.

The summary described the challenge Soto faced as tough, placing the race within the midterm elections. The available summary does not include vote totals, the margin of victory, or comments from Soto or Green, so those details could not be verified. Readers who want the complete reporting can consult the original report from The Hill. Because the material was limited, this account stays within what the summary states.

Sources: The Hill: Soto defends redistricted Florida House seat from GOP.