Florida Holds Primary Elections as Redistricting Reshapes Ballots
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Florida held primary elections Thursday, Aug. 18, 2026, according to NPR. Politico and PBS NewsHour reported the vote took place Friday, Aug. 19.
Redistricting reshaped the field as candidates competed for governor, Senate, and House seats, NPR reported. Voters signaled a desire for change amid an ongoing war with Iran, Politico stated.
Byron Donalds captured the Republican gubernatorial nomination following a Donald Trump endorsement. He would become the state's first Black governor if elected, PBS NewsHour stated.
A progressive contender won the Senate primary. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in a separate contest, Politico added.
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- Politico: Florida voters, hungry for change, snub Dem establishment and even Trump
- Financial Times: Democratic socialist unexpectedly wins Florida primary
- NPR News: Key results from Florida primaries, so far
- PBS NewsHour: Progressive scores upset victory in Florida, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections
- Politico: Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger
- NYT US: Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Democratic Primary in Redrawn Florida District
- NYT US: Democratic State Representative Scores Upset Win in Florida Senate Primary
- NYT US: Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump’s Backing
- NYT US: Trump Ally Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary in Florida’s 25th District
- NYT US: Former Republican David Jolly Wins Democratic Nomination for Florida Governor
- The Guardian US: Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
- The Guardian US: A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states