What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
Summary
On Tuesday, several states including Florida and Alaska will hold important primary elections that could shape the U.S. Congress and influence President Donald Trump’s second term. Key issues include new voting districts drawn by Republicans, challenging matchups, and historic Black candidates running for governor.Key Facts
- Florida’s congressional districts have been changed by Republicans, creating tough races.
- Byron Donalds, a Black Republican congressman supported by President Trump, is running for Florida governor.
- If elected, Donalds would be Florida’s first Black governor.
- Other Black candidates for governor are running in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nevada, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- Current Black governors are rare, with Maryland’s Wes Moore being the only one now, and he seeks reelection.
- Democratic candidate David Jolly will likely face Donalds in Florida’s governor race.
- In Florida, Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces a tough contest against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned earlier this year but wants her old seat back.
- Alaska has a unique Senate race involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan.
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