Leela Gray won her primary to become the Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives (Florida District 13) in the November 3rd. general election. Campaign website.
She is facing the incumbent Republican Anna Paulina Luna and Tony D'Arrigo (NPA).
Leela Gray is a retired Army Brigadier General, attorney, business leader and Democratic nominee for Congress in Florida’s 13th District.
A third-generation veteran, she served 30 years in uniform, including two combat deployments and a peacekeeping mission.
Alongside her military service, Leela built a career in technology and strategic communications and later earned her law degree, helping veterans secure healthcare and other benefits.
She also served as a strategic advisor to U.S. Army Cyber Command. A Tampa Bay resident for more than 20 years,
Leela and her husband raised their daughter here.
Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to service and leadership.