NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida holds primary elections for governor and congressional seats
Florida voters are participating in primary elections on Tuesday to select candidates for governor and congressional seats. The elections feature a crowded Republican field for governor and Democratic contests for congressional districts affected by recent map redistricting.
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The outcome of these primaries determines which candidates will appear on the general election ballot for state leadership and federal representation in Congress.
Key Facts
- Primary elections are being held on Tuesday in Florida.
- The Republican primary for governor features a crowded field of candidates.
- One Republican candidate is attempting to become Florida's first Black governor.
- Democratic primary battles are occurring for congressional seats.
- Congressional districts have been redrawn, resulting in a reduced pool of left-leaning seats.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator”personAshley Moody“U.S. Senator”personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative and Republican candidate for governor”personTrump“Referenced in the context of his influence on the state's political landscape.”locationFort Lauderdale“The location where the news report was filed.”locationFlorida“The state where the primary elections are taking place.”personCory Mills“U.S. Representative”personJay Collins“Lieutenant Governor and Republican candidate for governor”locationMiami-Dade“County in Florida”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Former U.S. Representative”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“U.S. Representative”personAngie Nixon“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate”personDavid Jolly“Democratic candidate for governor”personAlex Vindman“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate”personJames Fishback“Republican candidate for governor”personDonald Trump“Former President and political influencer”