AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primary
Summary
Florida voters will choose candidates on August 18, 2026, to replace outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis and to complete Senator Marco Rubio's term. The state will also hold its first congressional primaries under a new district map favoring Republicans, with key races including a competitive Republican governor's primary and a U.S. Senate race involving appointed Senator Ashley Moody.Key Facts
- Florida’s August 18, 2026 primary will select nominees for governor and U.S. Senate.
- Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot run again.
- Eleven Republicans are running for governor; U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has President Trump’s support.
- Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a DeSantis ally and Army veteran, is also a Republican candidate.
- Six Democrats are running for governor, including former Republican David Jolly, who switched parties in 2025.
- Democratic candidates are trying to revive their party in Florida, where no Democrat has won governor in over 30 years.
- Republican Ashley Moody was appointed to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio and is running to finish the term.
- Moody’s likely Democratic opponents in November are state Rep. Angie Nixon or retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman.
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