What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November
An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in the non-partisan Senate primary. Lisa Desjardins reports.
An upset win by a progressive candidate in Florida's Senate primary has made headlines from the recent primary elections. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, despite Vindman's significant spending advantage. Nixon emphasized that the race challenges the way the right defines progressives.
In Alaska, another key race, Democrat Mary Peltola emerged as the top vote-getter in the nonpartisan U.S. Senate primary. She will face incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in November. Lisa Desjardins, a correspondent, discussed the implications of these results with viewers. The Florida Democratic incumbents, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, both secured their primaries in new remapped districts, while Republican Cory Mills was defeated due to allegations of abuse and financial misconduct.
In Alaska, the race to replace retiring Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is a toss-up, with a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot. The Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola, is a prominent figure among Democrats hoping to reclaim the Senate.
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