NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Primary election results advance candidates for Florida governor and U.S. Senate seats
Voters in Florida, Alabama, Wyoming, and Alaska participated in primary elections to select candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House races. Key outcomes include Byron Donalds and David Jolly advancing as the Republican and Democratic nominees for Florida governor, and Ashley Moody securing the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Marco Rubio.
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These primary results determine the final candidates appearing on the November general election ballot for major state and federal offices, directly shaping the future leadership of Florida and the balance of power in Congress.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor.
- David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor.
- Ashley Moody won the Republican nomination to finish the remainder of Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate term.
- Angie Nixon won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida.
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic nomination for the new District 20.
- Ryan Elijah defeated Rep. Cory Mills for the Republican nomination in his district.
- Alaska is using a top-four primary system where the top four vote-getters advance to the general election.
- Alaska voters are considering a ballot measure to cap individual campaign contributions at $2,000 and party contributions at $5,000.
- Wyoming has open seats for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House simultaneously for the first time in 32 years.
- Dan J. Sullivan (a retired teacher) is appearing on the Alaska ballot alongside incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator, current Secretary of State”personAshley Moody“Republican nominee for U.S. Senate”personByron Donalds“Republican nominee for Florida governor”personDan S. Sullivan“Incumbent U.S. Senator from Alaska”personDan J. Sullivan“Challenger in Alaska U.S. Senate race”personRon DeSantis“Term-limited Florida governor”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“Democratic nominee for District 20”personAngie Nixon“Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Florida”personDavid Jolly“Democratic nominee for Florida governor”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”