Event Brief
Plant City’s “Matt the Welder” challenges Simpson
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Plant City native Matt the Welder, legally named, launches a GOP primary bid against Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
WHO: Matt the Welder (Plant City native) and incumbent Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson
WHAT: Republican primary challenge to the Florida Agriculture Commissioner race
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
WHERE: Plant City, Florida
WHY: The incumbent is facing a grassroots Republican primary challenge from a local candidate launching a campaign targeting Simpson.
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