Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
Summary
Florida held primary elections under a new map favoring Republicans, impacting both parties' chances in November. Progressive Democrat Angie Nixon won a Senate primary upset, while Republican Byron Donalds, backed by President Trump, won the governor nomination.Key Facts
- Florida used a newly drawn congressional map favoring Republicans in this primary.
- Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat and state lawmaker, beat Alexander Vindman in the Democratic Senate primary.
- Vindman was better funded and nationally known for his testimony during President Trump’s first impeachment.
- Nixon will run against Republican Senator Ashley Moody for a special Senate seat in November.
- Byron Donalds, a Republican Congressman with President Trump’s support, won the governor nomination.
- Donalds could become Florida’s first Black governor if he wins in November.
- Some establishment Democrats like Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz won their primaries.
- Florida’s politics are shifting more to the right, reflected in the Republican gains.
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