Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
- On Tuesday, Florida voters head to the polls for primary elections, with Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds leading GOP polling for governor and David Jolly favored among Democratic candidates.
- Governor Ron DeSantis is barred from seeking a third consecutive term, remaining neutral in the race despite his political weight. Donalds secured the endorsement of President Donald Trump to strengthen his candidacy.
- Beyond the governor's race, voters will decide a U.S. Senate special election between progressive Angie Nixon and retired Army Lt. Alex Vindman, alongside competitive congressional primary contests in redrawn districts.
- With registered Republicans now outnumbering Democrats in Florida, party leaders are monitoring primary turnout as a gauge for November competitiveness. Strong Republican turnout could signal Democratic challenges ahead.
- Florida's political trajectory has shifted notably rightward since 2016, with Trump carrying the state by more than 11 points in 2024, positioning these primaries as a test of Republican dominance.
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The Democratic Party’s left wing celebrated Wednesday’s victory in the U.S. Senate primaries in Florida, while voters rejected several of the Republican candidates supported by President Donald Trump. Earlier, one of the major hinge states in the U.S. election, Florida, the President’s place of residence, has moved sharply to the right in the last decade. Trump won there by 13 points in 2024 and Republicans dominate state positions.
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