NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida primary election results confirm progressive Senate candidate and GOP nominee Byron Donalds
Democratic voters selected a progressive candidate for the U.S. Senate, while Republican Representative Byron Donalds secured the GOP nomination for governor. These results occur alongside ongoing changes to congressional district maps driven by Republican-led redistricting efforts.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The election outcomes determine the candidates for the upcoming general election and reflect the impact of recent changes to Florida's congressional district boundaries.
Key Facts
- Democratic voters nominated a progressive candidate for the U.S. Senate.
- Republican Representative Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination for governor.
- Byron Donalds received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- Byron Donalds is campaigning to become the first Black governor of Florida.
- Republican-led redistricting efforts have altered congressional maps in Florida.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“Secretary of State”personAshley Moody“Senator”organizationAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee“Super PAC that spent over $2 million in California”personJared Moskowitz“U.S. Rep. who won the nomination for reelection”personByron Donalds“Republican Rep. who won the nomination for governor”locationFlorida“State where the election took place”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“U.S. Rep. seeking a 12th term”personAngie Nixon“Progressive state lawmaker who won the Senate nomination”personAlex Vindman“Retired Army Lt. Col. and former National Security Council official”personDonald Trump“President who backed Byron Donalds”