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Five takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Florida and Alaska

Five takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Florida and Alaska

WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A centrist Democrat advanced in Alaska, bolstering the party's hopes of winning control of the Senate in the November elections that will determine control of Congress, while a left-wing candidate scored an upset victory in Florida, the latest chapter in an insurgency
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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic nomination, setting the stage for a November contest to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state

Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state

Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races
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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly has picked up the Democratic nod, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis
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In upset, democratic socialist Nixon defeats Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary

In upset, democratic socialist Nixon defeats Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary

(Inserts dropped words in paragraph four) By Richard Cowan Aug 18 (Reuters) - Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scored an upset victory on Tuesday in Florida's Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, as media outlets projected she defeated former national security official Alex Vindman.
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The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor

The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor

Voters in the Alabama, Florida, and Wyoming primary are deciding which candidates to advance to the general election in races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House
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Florida polls closing in primary races with clues in battle for control of Congress

Florida polls closing in primary races with clues in battle for control of Congress

By Richard Cowan Aug 18 (Reuters) - Voting closed in most of Florida on Tuesday to select Republican and Democratic nominees to run in November's midterm elections that will decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
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Democratic US Representative Moskowitz fends off challenge in Florida from democratic socialist

Democratic US Representative Moskowitz fends off challenge in Florida from democratic socialist

By Richard Cowan Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Live election results: Florida in focus as primaries turn to Trump's backyard

Live election results: Florida in focus as primaries turn to Trump's backyard

Democrats are also hoping former Rep. Mary Peltola can put Alaska in play for the U.S. Senate while sorting out ideological divides in Florida.
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Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?

Florida Democratic voters have delivered a shock upset by nominating democratic socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon over moderate Alex Vindman, a former national security professional
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primary

Florida voters will select nominees Tuesday to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and to complete the remainder of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term
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Primary Election Trump endorsements, including race that includes Mar-a-Lago

Primary Election Trump endorsements, including race that includes Mar-a-Lago

When is Primary Election Day in Florida? Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. See which candidates were endorsed by Trump.