Florida picks nominees for governor, and other takeaways from US primaries
Another surprise victory for a left-wing Democratic candidate and a triumph for an incumbent Republican senator over a challenger with the same name were among the notable plotlines as primary elections took place in various parts of the US on Tuesday.
Two Democratic candidates, Byron Donalds and David Jolly, secured victories in Florida's governor primary, setting up a November showdown against each other. Donalds, a current congressman, received Trump's endorsement, while Jolly, a former Republican, criticized Trump before switching parties. Florida's incumbent Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, faces re-election.
In a surprise result, Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for a US Senate seat, defeating former US official Alex Vindman, who had significant financial backing. Republican Ashley Moody, a first-time candidate, also won her party's primary, setting up a November contest against Nixon. In another Florida race, Republican Cory Mills lost his primary for the 7th Congressional District, likely due to his association with the controversy and lack of official backing.
The winner, Ryan Elijah, will face Democratic candidate Bale Dalton in November. Meanwhile, in Alaska, incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faced a challenge from a similarly named candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. Though confusion could have affected the outcome, projections show Sullivan and Democratic candidate Mary Peltola will advance to the November general election. Peltola, a former congresswoman, is seen as a strong contender to flip the seat for Democrats.
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