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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

19 août 2026 à 12:09
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, marshaled grass-roots enthusiasm to defeat a moderate who dramatically out-raised her. Can it carry her to victory in November?

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State Representative Angie Nixon spent just $60,000 on television advertising, compared to opponent Alex Vindman’s $2.2 million.

Cory Mills Loses Republican Primary Amid Assault Allegations and Ethics Investigation

18 août 2026 à 22:04
Mr. Mills, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and has faced allegations of assault and threatening behavior toward women, lost to Ryan Elijah, a former TV news anchor.

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Representative Cory Mills of Florida outside the U.S. Capitol in 2024.

Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut

18 août 2026 à 05:03
Republicans hold every statewide elected office and have drastically swung voter registration in the state. A newly gerrymandered congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.

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So few potentially competitive districts remain in Florida that a majority of the state’s 28 congressional races will be all but settled in the primaries.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Alaska, Florida and Beyond

Par : Tim Balk
18 août 2026 à 05:02
An early glimpse of a pivotal Senate race, heated primaries on a newly redrawn congressional map, and a special election to replace Eric Swalwell will be in the spotlight on Tuesday.

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Senator Dan S. Sullivan and former Representative Mary Peltola are both widely expected to advance in Alaska’s Senate primary, but their vote shares will be closely watched as a reflection of who’s ahead going into the general election.
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