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U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost Endorses Samuel Vilchez Santiago in Florida HD 43 Race

U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost Endorses Samuel Vilchez Santiago in Florida HD 43 Race

U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost has endorsed Samuel Vilchez Santiago in his successful Democratic Primary bid for Florida House District 43. Vilchez Santiago secured a significant victory with 66% of the vote against former state Representative Daisy Morales. This primary race was marked by contention, including a lawsuit filed by Morales against Vilchez Santiago and the Florida House Democratic Campaign Committee, alleging libel over mailers depicting her as endorsing Republicans. Vilchez Santiago, who is on leave as Orange County Democratic Party Chair, garnered substantial support from the Democratic establishment, including endorsements from state Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith, state Representative Anna Eskamani, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, in addition to Representative Frost. He also received backing from various unions and the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association’s PAC.
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Annette Taddeo Wins Florida CFO Democratic Primary, Faces Republican Incumbent

Annette Taddeo Wins Florida CFO Democratic Primary, Faces Republican Incumbent

Former State Senator Annette Taddeo has secured the Democratic nomination for Chief Financial Officer in Florida, winning the primary with 65.6% of the vote against Earle Ford. Taddeo, whose father was born in Orange, New Jersey, and served in World War II and the Korean War, will now advance to the general election. She is set to challenge Republican incumbent Blaise Ingoglia, who was appointed to the Florida CFO position last year after Jimmy Patronis resigned to run for Congress. Ingoglia, who grew up in Queens, New York, previously served as a state senator. The upcoming election marks a significant challenge for Democrats, as the party has not won the Florida CFO post since 2006, and the last Democrat to win statewide in Florida was Nikki Fried in 2018 for Commissioner of Agriculture.
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Representative Lois Frankel Secures Democratic Primary Win, Aims for House Control to Counter Trump Administration Policies

Representative Lois Frankel Secures Democratic Primary Win, Aims for House Control to Counter Trump Administration Policies

U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (D), representing Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, successfully won the Democratic primary on August 18, 2026. Her victory was celebrated alongside her mother's 101st birthday. Frankel secured nearly 75% of the votes, defeating progressive challenger Victoria Doyle. This win goes against a national trend where several long-time Democratic incumbents have been unseated by progressive candidates. Frankel, who has served in the U.S. House since 2013, emphasized her commitment to remaining in Congress to influence foreign affairs through diplomacy and international aid. She highlighted the importance of Democrats regaining control of the House in the upcoming November 3 general election to advance legislation that would counter the Trump administration's policies. Frankel will now face Republican nominee Deborah Adeimy in the general election.
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Florida Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Secures Senate Nomination, Emphasizing Universal Healthcare and $25 Minimum Wage

Florida Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Secures Senate Nomination, Emphasizing Universal Healthcare and $25 Minimum Wage

Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, has won a major party nomination for Senate in Florida, marking a significant victory for progressive politics in the state. Nixon's campaign platform centered on universal healthcare and a $25 an hour minimum wage. Her win is particularly notable as she is the first Black woman to secure a major party nomination for Senate in Florida. This outcome contrasts with other Florida primaries where establishment Democrats, Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, successfully fended off progressive challengers who also advocated for universal healthcare. Nixon's victory is being highlighted by progressives and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) activists as an example of grassroots strength. She will now face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in the general election, a race that forecasters currently rate as solidly Republican.
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Angie Nixon's win puts 'Duuuvalll' in the political spotlight

Angie Nixon's win puts 'Duuuvalll' in the political spotlight

State Rep. Angie Nixon became the first Jacksonville politician in 40 years to win a statewide primary when she notched an upset win for U.S. Senate.
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Florida's 2nd Congressional District Sees Competitive Race as Neal Dunn Retires

Florida's 2nd Congressional District Sees Competitive Race as Neal Dunn Retires

Florida's 2nd Congressional District is experiencing a highly competitive primary race following the retirement of Republican U.S. Representative Neal Dunn, who has served the district for 10 years. The Democratic primary saw Amanda Marie Green emerge victorious from a crowded four-candidate field, securing 33% of the vote. Green, who previously worked in foreign aid, cited President Trump's actions regarding the U.S. Agency for International Development as a motivator for her candidacy. She has garnered endorsements from Tallahassee-area Democratic state Representatives Gallop Franklin and Allison Tant, as well as the AFL-CIO and former U.S. Representative Allen Boyd. On the Republican side, lawyer Austin Rogers won his primary against seven other candidates. Rogers previously served as General Counsel to U.S. Senator Rick Scott. The upcoming general election will determine who succeeds Dunn, whose retirement is attributed to health reasons.
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Oliver Gilbert Secures Democratic Nomination for Florida's 24th Congressional District

Oliver Gilbert Secures Democratic Nomination for Florida's 24th Congressional District

Oliver Gilbert has won the Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District, succeeding Representative Frederica Wilson. Gilbert secured 34.5% of the vote, narrowly defeating State Senator Shevrin Jones, who received 32%, and Kendrick Meek Jr. with 17%. This victory positions Gilbert as the overwhelming favorite in the November 3 general election, given the district's strong Democratic lean, with nearly 69% of voters supporting Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The primary race was highly contested, marked by significant campaign spending and mutual criticisms. Kendrick Meek Jr. criticized Gilbert for accepting campaign funds from CDR, a contractor linked to 'Alligator Alcatraz,' an immigration detention facility. Gilbert, in turn, accused Meek of leveraging his father's connections for attack ads. Gilbert's campaign highlighted his record as Miami Gardens mayor and his tenure as Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman, during which he championed rapid transit expansion and secured...
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US Rep. Byron Donalds Secures Republican Nomination for Florida Governor, David Jolly Wins Democratic Nod

US Rep. Byron Donalds Secures Republican Nomination for Florida Governor, David Jolly Wins Democratic Nod

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, while former Rep. David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primaries. This sets the stage for a significant fall campaign to determine who will replace outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis and shape the state's future political direction. Donalds, if elected, would be Florida’s first Black governor. He defeated several contenders, including Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and James Fishback. Donalds emphasized unity within the Republican Party after his primary victory and acknowledged President Trump's backing as important but not solely determinative. Jolly, a former Republican congressman who switched parties last year, embraced his new party while advocating for a platform that balances capitalist principles with government support for education and housing. This marks the second consecutive time Florida Democrats have nominated a former Republican for governor.
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Angie Nixon Secures Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida, Defeating Alex Vindman

Angie Nixon Secures Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida, Defeating Alex Vindman

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon has won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, according to media projections. Nixon secured 56.1% of the vote, surpassing her opponent, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who received 43.9% in Tuesday's primary. This victory positions Nixon to face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in the November general election. Moody overwhelmingly won her party's primary with 79.6% of the vote and is anticipated to retain her seat. Democrats have not held a U.S. Senate seat in Florida since 2019. Nixon's win marks the first time a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidate has won a Senate primary in 2026, with previous federal successes for the DSA being limited to House races. Vindman, a Kyiv-born Jewish refugee from the former Soviet Union, gained public recognition during the first Trump administration for his testimony regarding a controversial phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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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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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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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Primary in Historically Black Florida District

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Primary in Historically Black Florida District

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has been projected to win the Democratic primary in Florida's 20th Congressional District, securing her path to a likely return to the House of Representatives. This victory occurred in a historically Black district with a plurality Black population, where Wasserman Schultz, who is white, faced four Black Democratic opponents. Her decision to run in this district, after redistricting effectively eliminated her previous seat, drew significant criticism from Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clark. Despite the backlash, Wasserman Schultz benefited from a crowded primary field, which ultimately divided the vote among her challengers, including former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness, activist Elijah Manley, and rapper Luther Campbell.