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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida primary election results for congressional and gubernatorial nominations

Primary election results in Florida have determined party nominees for governor and several congressional seats following a redistricting process. The outcomes include victories for progressive candidates, the selection of Byron Donalds as a gubernatorial nominee, and the advancement of incumbents and challengers in various districts.

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Why It Matters

These results finalize the candidate lists for the upcoming November general election, which will determine the composition of Florida's congressional delegation and the state's next governor.

Key Facts

  • Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in a Democratic primary for a Senate seat.
  • Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for governor.
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the primary for her congressional seat in South Florida.
  • Jim Schwartzel defeated Catalina Lauf for a congressional nomination.
  • Ryan Elijah defeated incumbent Rep. Cory Mills in a Republican primary.
  • Jared Moskowitz won the nomination for reelection in his district.
  • Alex Vindman outraised Angie Nixon by a ratio of more than 16-to-1.
  • Angie Nixon raised less than $1 million for her campaign.
  • The primary results set the stage for the general election in November.

Who's Mentioned

personMarco Rubio“Former Secretary of State whose term is being filled”personAshley Moody“Senator facing Nixon in the general election”personOliver Larkin“Union organizer and democratic socialist”personJared Moskowitz“U.S. Rep. who won nomination for reelection”personByron Donalds“Republican Rep. who won the nomination for governor”other16“Ratio of fundraising between Vindman and Nixon”personCory Mills“Republican Rep. who lost bid for third term”personCatalina Lauf“Trump-endorsed candidate who lost primary”personSheila Cherfilus-McCormick“U.S. Rep. defeated in primary”personRyan Elijah“Former reporter who defeated Mills”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personJim Schwartzel“Owner of 92.5 FOX News who won nomination”personDebbie Wasserman Schultz“U.S. Rep. who won primary in South Florida”personAngie Nixon“Progressive state lawmaker who won a primary”personAlex Vindman“Former National Security Council official defeated in primary”