It’s Fentrice Driskell vs. Michele Rayner in one of the Legislature’s most competitive primaries

Democratic state Reps. Fentrice Driskell and Michele Rayner are running in a competitive open primary for the state Senate District 16 seat, which covers parts of Tampa and St. Petersburg. The race includes statements from both candidates on their professional accomplishments, with Driskell emphasizing her leadership experience and legislative impact, while Rayner highlighted her work as a civil rights attorney regarding 'stand your ground' law.