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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida primary election results set November ballot for governor, Senate, and congressional seats

Primary elections held on Tuesday determined the candidates for the November general election, including the races for Florida governor, a U.S. Senate seat, and several congressional districts. Voters selected nominees for major offices, finalizing the matchups that will decide leadership for the state and federal representation.

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Why It Matters

The results determine the final candidates for Florida's executive and legislative offices, which will shape state policy on taxes, insurance, healthcare, and federal representation for the next term.

Key Facts

  • Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor.
  • David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor.
  • Angie Nixon won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
  • Ashley Moody won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic nomination for the Florida 20th Congressional District.
  • Ryan Elijah won the Republican nomination for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Cory Mills.
  • The Senate seat is a special election to finish the remaining two years of Marco Rubio's term.
  • Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a pending federal indictment regarding $5 million in federal disaster aid.
  • Cory Mills was defeated following allegations of domestic violence.
  • The general election will take place in November.

Who's Mentioned

personMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator”personAshley Moody“Republican nominee for U.S. Senate”personByron Donalds“Republican nominee for Florida governor”personCory Mills“Incumbent U.S. Representative defeated in primary”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Former U.S. Representative”personRyan Elijah“Republican nominee for U.S. House”personRon DeSantis“Outgoing Governor of Florida”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“Democratic nominee for U.S. House”personAngie Nixon“Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate”personDavid Jolly“Democratic nominee for Florida governor”personAlex Vindman“Former National Security Council official”