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NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida voters participate in 2026 primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate

Florida voters are casting ballots in the 2026 primary election to determine party nominees for governor and the U.S. Senate. The results are expected to influence the future political direction of both the Republican and Democratic parties in the state.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these s will determine the candidates appearing on the general election ballot for Florida's top executive office and a federal legislative seat.

Key Facts

  • Florida is holding primary elections for the offices of governor and U.S. Senate in 2026.
  • The Republican primary is influenced by a rivalry between Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump.
  • The Democratic primary features competition between moderate and progressive candidates.
  • The Democratic Party is seeking to improve its electoral performance in the state.

Who's Mentioned

personMarco Rubio“Former Secretary of State whose Senate seat is being filled”personAshley Moody“U.S. Senator and former Attorney General”personOliver Larkin“Primary challenger to Jared Moskowitz”personJared Moskowitz“U.S. Representative”personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate”personDayna Marie Foster“Gubernatorial candidate”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the primary election is taking place”personMadison Cawthorn“Former U.S. Representative”personCory Mills“U.S. Representative”personRandy Fine“U.S. Representative”personJay Collins“Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate”personGwen Graham“Former U.S. Representative and running mate to David Jolly”personDarren Soto“U.S. Representative”personPaul Renner“Former state House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Former U.S. Representative”personKathy Castor“U.S. Representative”personRon DeSantis“Term-limited Governor of Florida”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“U.S. Representative”personChris Collins“Former U.S. Representative”personAngie Nixon“State Representative and Senate candidate”personDotie Joseph“State Representative and gubernatorial candidate”personDavid Jolly“Former U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate”personAlex Vindman“Retired Army Lt. Col. and Senate candidate”personJames Fishback“Former CEO and gubernatorial candidate”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”