Florida state Representative Angie Nixon is expected to win the Democratic primary against Alexander Vindman for the Florida Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Vindman gained national attention as a key witness during President Trump's first impeachment trial.
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Angie Nixon is a state representative in Florida running for the Florida Senate.
Alexander Vindman is known for his role as a whistleblower in President Trump's first impeachment trial.
Nixon and Vindman were the only two Democrats competing for the Democratic nomination for the Florida Senate seat.
Decision Desk HQ projects that Nixon will defeat Vindman in the primary election.
This contest is part of the upcoming election cycle for Florida Senate seats.
Winning the Democratic primary means Nixon will face Republican candidate Moody in the general election.
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Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, and David Jolly, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, are set to compete in the Florida governor’s race this fall. They are running to replace Governor Ron DeSantis, who is stepping down.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, beating 10 other candidates.
David Jolly won the Democratic primary, defeating five other Democrats.
Governor Ron DeSantis will not seek re-election this year.
David Jolly previously served as a Republican but is now running as a Democrat.
The race will decide who becomes the next governor of Florida.
Decision Desk HQ projected this upcoming matchup.
DeSantis had been a candidate for president in 2024 before focusing back on Florida.
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Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s new Congressional District 25, beating Oliver Larkin. The district covers parts of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties along Florida’s southeast coast.
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Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary against Oliver Larkin on Tuesday.
The new District 25 includes areas like Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami Beach.
Affordability was the main issue for both candidates during the primary.
Moskowitz focused on lowering healthcare and home insurance costs and improving overall affordability.
He plans to restore Affordable Care Act tax credits and address rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant sentiments.
Larkin supported Medicare for All, universal childcare, paid family leave, and more affordable housing.
Larkin aligned with more progressive and Democratic socialist views.
Moskowitz will compete in the general election in November.
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A trial has started for Jason Allen, who is accused of killing Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager. Prosecutors say the murder was planned by Bridegan’s ex-wife and her new husband.
Key Facts
Jared Bridegan worked as a manager at Microsoft.
He was killed in what prosecutors call a "murder for hire."
Jason Allen is the person on trial for the killing.
Prosecutors claim Bridegan’s ex-wife and her husband arranged the murder.
The case is currently being heard in a U.S. court.
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Republican Representative Cory Mills from Florida is expected to lose his primary election. This is seen as a loss for President Donald Trump, who supported Mills’s campaign. A former TV reporter, Ryan Elijah, won against Mills and two other Republican candidates.
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Cory Mills is a Republican Representative from Florida.
President Donald Trump endorsed Mills’s campaign for reelection.
Ryan Elijah, a former TV reporter, defeated Mills and two other Republican challengers.
Two other Florida Republican House members supported Ryan Elijah.
The result is seen as a setback for President Trump.
The election was a primary, which means it was to choose the party candidate.
Cory Mills is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
This investigation may have influenced the election outcome.
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Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband and trying to kill a fourth during a lunch. She is appealing her conviction, while the state is appealing the prison sentence she received.
Key Facts
Erin Patterson was convicted by a jury in Victoria for three murders and one attempted murder.
The victims were her estranged husband’s parents and aunt.
The attempted murder victim survived after weeks in the hospital.
Patterson received a life sentence with no parole for 33 years.
Patterson is appealing her conviction in the highest court of Victoria.
The state’s director of public prosecutions is appealing the prison sentence, saying it is too low.
The appeal hearing is expected to last two days.
The case is known as the "mushroom murderer" trial because of the fatal lunch.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, will compete this fall against Republican Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer for a closely contested House seat. Moskowitz recently won his party’s primary against Oliver Larkin, a progressive candidate supported by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Key Facts
Jared Moskowitz is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida.
Scott Singer is the Republican mayor of Boca Raton, Florida.
The upcoming election is for a competitive (“toss-up”) House seat in Florida.
Moskowitz won the Democratic primary against Oliver Larkin.
Oliver Larkin is a progressive candidate and union organizer backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
The race is generating attention as it could impact the balance of power in Congress.
This election will take place in the fall, during the general election period.
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U.S. lawmakers, mostly Democrats, have asked for an investigation into the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier with a record-long deployment without a port stop. They are concerned about reports of poor conditions for sailors during the ongoing war with Iran, while President Donald Trump and defense officials dispute these reports.
Key Facts
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for over 260 days without a port stop, breaking a Navy record.
The ship took part in military actions against Venezuela and in the U.S.-Israel war related to Iran.
Reports say some crew members tried to jump overboard due to shortages of food and supplies.
Lawmakers sent letters to Navy and Defense officials demanding investigations and accountability.
The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier also had a long deployment with concerns about sailor health.
The war with Iran began on February 28 and has no clear end date.
The USS George Washington will replace the USS Lincoln but leaving no U.S. aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth say the reports of poor conditions are exaggerated or false.
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A 24-year-old student at Penn State University was arrested for selling cocaine and is considered the largest dealer on the campus. Authorities have charged the student with drug offenses.
Key Facts
The arrested individual is 24 years old and attends Penn State University.
They were involved in selling cocaine on the university campus.
Law enforcement described this person as the largest cocaine dealer at Penn State.
The individual was formally charged with drug-related crimes.
The arrest was covered by CBS News.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, released a new campaign ad highlighting his opposition to the political establishment. Political strategists from both parties discussed the ad and the campaign on a CBS News program.
Key Facts
Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
He released a new campaign advertisement.
The ad focuses on an anti-establishment message, meaning he presents himself as different from traditional politicians.
Two political strategists, one Democrat and one Republican, talked about the ad on CBS News.
The discussion appeared on a CBS News segment called "The Takeout."
The ad and conversation aim to influence Michigan voters ahead of the Senate election.
The strategists analyzed the ad's impact on the campaign and voter perception.
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Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a hot trailer after their babysitter reported they had been in an accident. The babysitter is now a suspect in the case.
Key Facts
The incident took place in Atlanta.
Two children went missing while under the care of their babysitter.
The babysitter told the children's mother that they had been in an accident.
The children were found locked inside a trailer that was very hot.
Authorities are investigating the babysitter as a suspect.
The children are now safe.
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Two workers died in a recycling plant in Toledo, Ohio, after several explosions caused a large fire on Tuesday. Emergency crews responded to the scene to control the fire and investigate the accident.
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The incident happened on Tuesday in an industrial recycling plant in Toledo, Ohio.
Multiple explosions occurred inside the plant.
The explosions started a massive fire.
Two workers lost their lives due to the explosions and fire.
Emergency responders worked to extinguish the fire and secure the area.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosions.
The plant specializes in recycling industrial materials.
No further injuries were reported at the scene.
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Democrat Pia Dandiya and Republican Casey Askar are expected to win their primary elections and will compete for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District seat. The seat is open because Representative Lois Frankel, a Democrat, currently holds it.
Key Facts
Pia Dandiya is the Democratic candidate projected to win her primary.
Casey Askar is the Republican candidate projected to win his primary.
The candidates will compete for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District seat.
The seat is open but currently held by Democrat Lois Frankel.
Dandiya defeated attorney Kaysia Earley in the Democratic primary.
The election is expected to be competitive between Dandiya and Askar.
Decision Desk HQ is the source projecting the primary winners.
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Jim Schwartzel is expected to win the Republican primary for the House seat in Florida that Rep. Byron Donalds is leaving. President Trump had supported Catalina Lauf, but she lost to Schwartzel.
Key Facts
Jim Schwartzel is set to become the Republican nominee for Byron Donalds’s open House seat in Florida.
Catalina Lauf received President Trump's endorsement but lost the primary election.
Schwartzel is the president of Sun Broadcasting.
Byron Donalds is leaving his current House seat, creating the open race.
The result is reported by the election tracking group Decision Desk HQ.
The primary contest was between Schwartzel and Lauf within the GOP (Republican party).
President Trump publicly supported Lauf's campaign last week.
Schwartzel's win means the President's preferred candidate did not win the nomination.
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Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump strongly during a campaign event in Georgia, calling him a "draft-dodging, crook president" and accusing him of mishandling a war and targeting a veteran senator. Ossoff's remarks are part of an ongoing political dispute between him and President Trump, who responded with personal attacks.
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Senator Jon Ossoff called President Trump a "draft-dodging, crook president" at a Georgia campaign event.
Ossoff defended Senator Mark Kelly, a former navy captain, against President Trump's attacks.
President Trump previously called for arrests of Kelly and other Democrats for a video opposing illegal military orders.
Ossoff accused President Trump of ignoring the U.S.-Israel war and spending time golfing and trading stocks instead of working.
Ossoff mentioned Trump's executive assistant Natalie Harp in his criticism.
The White House responded by mocking Ossoff, with President Trump calling him “Pee-wee Herman.”
White House communications director labeled Ossoff a “radical, extremist Democrat.”
Ossoff is running for re-election and is rumored to consider a 2028 presidential run.
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Mike Beltran won the Republican primary for Florida’s 14th Congressional District. He will run against long-time Democratic Representative Kathy Castor in the general election this November.
Key Facts
Mike Beltran is a former state representative in Florida.
He won the GOP primary for the 14th Congressional District.
Beltran defeated several candidates, including state Rep. Kevin Steele.
The 14th District has been redrawn or changed recently.
Beltran will face Kathy Castor, the current Democratic congresswoman, in the November election.
Decision Desk HQ projected the results of the Republican primary.
The race is for a U.S. House seat representing part of Florida.
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Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s new Congressional District 20. She will compete in the November general election against a Republican and an independent candidate.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s District 20.
She defeated four opponents: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley, and Luther Campbell.
The new district was created through Republican-led redistricting, eliminating her previous district.
District 20 includes mostly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
Wasserman Schultz emphasized making life more affordable as a top priority, including costs for gas, groceries, housing, and health care.
Her opponents tried but failed to unite behind fewer candidates to avoid splitting the Black vote.
Cherfilus-McCormick had previously resigned amid a congressional ethics investigation.
Wasserman Schultz will face Republican and independent candidates in the November election.
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A recent poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating is falling among millennials, with only 26% of people aged 30 to 44 approving of his presidency. Overall, 35% of adults approve of Trump’s job performance, while 61% disapprove, according to the Economist/YouGov poll conducted in mid-August.
Key Facts
President Trump’s approval among millennials (ages 30-44) dropped to 26%, down from 29% the previous week.
The poll surveyed 1,611 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of 3.4%.
Overall approval rating for Trump stands at 35%, with 61% of adults disapproving.
Among younger voters aged 18 to 29, 30% approve and 67% disapprove of Trump’s job.
Approval ratings for Trump’s handling of foreign policy and tariffs are particularly low among millennials and younger adults.
White House officials highlighted Trump’s policy achievements, including tax cuts, a drop in violent crime, lower prescription drug prices, and strong border enforcement.
Millennials are now the largest age group in the U.S. and are a key voting demographic for the 2024 election.
Other recent polls also show Trump’s approval rating is low among younger voters and the general population.
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On August 18, 2026, primary elections took place in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming to select candidates for important Senate, House, and governor races. These primaries are shaping the choices voters will have in the November general elections, with notable candidates including incumbents, newcomers, and those endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
Alaska held a nonpartisan top-four primary where the top four candidates, regardless of party, move to the general election.
Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faces over a dozen challengers, including another Republican also named Dan Sullivan.
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is running for Senate in Alaska.
In Florida, redistricting by the Republican-controlled legislature created more GOP-friendly congressional districts.
Florida’s House seat vacated by Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor, attracted several candidates including former members of Congress.
Wyoming’s Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman is running for the Senate seat of retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis, with President Trump’s endorsement.
Primaries in these states are crucial in narrowing the field for the upcoming general elections in key races.
Some candidates in Florida and Alaska have controversial backgrounds or legal issues, and some have been supported or endorsed by President Trump.
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Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming are holding important primary elections on Tuesday night. California is also having a special election to choose a new representative to finish former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term.
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Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming have key primary elections happening on the same day.
These primaries will help decide some party candidates for upcoming elections.
California is holding a special election to fill the seat left by Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Rep. Eric Swalwell left his position before the end of his term.
The elections are part of the U.S. political process to select leaders.
CBS News is providing coverage and analysis of these elections.
Primary elections determine which candidates represent their parties in general elections.
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