The crowded Republican primary for Florida’s 9th Congressional District remains tight ahead of the August 18 vote, with recent Victory Insights polling showing Jorge Martinez, Thomas Chalifoux, and Ben Butler statistically tied near the top and Dan Green close behind amid more than 40 percent undecided voters. Redistricting earlier this year converted the seat into a stronger Republican opportunity against incumbent Democrat Darren Soto, drawing seven candidates who largely align on core conservative priorities but differentiate on affordability, agriculture and water policy, veterans’ issues, national security, and cost-of-living concerns. Candidate forums and questionnaires have highlighted these distinctions without producing clear separation. Trader consensus reflects the high undecided share and short timeline, where last-minute endorsements, turnout among specific voting blocs, or late campaign events could still shift support among the leading contenders before ballots are cast.