Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch
Summary
Florida is holding primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate seats, along with other races. In the governor's race, Rep. Byron Donalds, supported by President Trump, leads the Republican field, while former Republican Rep. David Jolly is a leading Democrat candidate. For the Senate, Ashley Moody, appointed to replace Marco Rubio, is running to finish Rubio’s term against several challengers.Key Facts
- Florida is voting in primaries for governor, U.S. Senate, and new congressional districts.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis cannot run again due to term limits.
- Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Trump, leads the Republican race for governor.
- Donalds has raised $90 million and is ahead in polls among 11 Republican candidates.
- James Fishback, a far-right activist, is also running in the governor’s Republican primary but has little chance to win.
- Former Republican Rep. David Jolly is the top Democrat candidate for governor.
- Ashley Moody was appointed to the U.S. Senate by DeSantis after Marco Rubio became secretary of state.
- Moody is expected to win the Republican Senate nomination against three challengers.
- Democrats Alex Vindman and Angie Nixon are competing for the Senate Democratic nomination.
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