Retired Brigadier General Leela Gray Raises Over $100,000 in 10 Days Since DeSantis Signed Maps

Gray’s Campaign Surges Forward in Response to Redistricting

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May 18, 2026

St. Petersburg, FL — Last week, Brigadier General (Ret.) Leela Gray raised over $100,000 in just 10 days after Governor DeSantis signed into law a new Congressional Map in Florida. Since committing to running in the 13th, Gray has continued to amass the momentum to win no matter how the lines are drawn.

“Every single day since Washington and Tallahassee politicians tried to redraw their way out of accountability, more people have stepped up and reminded them exactly who this district belongs to,” said Gray. “Florida families are being crushed by skyrocketing insurance rates, housing costs, and grocery bills and Congresswoman Luna has been too busy chasing headlines and picking political fights to notice. When the powerful reach for more power, hard-working families stand up and demand better. This community will not be silenced, and I will not back down. The momentum we are seeing is proof that people are fed up with politicians who put themselves first and are ready for a leader who puts service over self.”

Gray enters the next phase of the race with a commanding cash advantage and a rapidly expanding coalition, proving she is uniquely positioned to flip the seat. She is endorsed by EMILY's List, VoteVets, Veterans for Responsible Leadership, and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), and has earned the support of local leaders including 2024 Democratic candidate for FL-13 Whitney Fox and Safety Harbor Mayor Joe Ayoub.

To learn more about Leela, visit leelagray.com.

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