Florida Rep. Darren Soto’s ‘notorious libido’ subject of prank by state House colleagues

Published June 9, 2026 7:44pm ET



Rep. Darren Soto’s (D-FL) apparently “notorious libido” while a member of the Florida legislature forced his colleagues to rein in his sex drive through a prank on the House floor. 

The episode is receiving renewed attention as Soto faces a difficult reelection path in central Florida after state lawmakers redrew his district to favor Republicans.

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