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NewsMiami IndependentAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

DOJ monitors polling sites in Miami-Dade as primary election results shift local political landscape

The Department of Justice deployed monitors to Miami-Dade polling locations during the primary election, which saw significant shifts in party nominations and incumbent outcomes. Notable results include a democratic socialist securing the Democratic Senate nomination and the defeat of an incumbent despite high-profile endorsements.

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Why It Matters

These election results determine the candidates appearing on the November ballot and reflect current shifts in voter preference and party influence within Miami-Dade County.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice sent monitors to Miami-Dade polling sites during the primary election.
  • A democratic socialist candidate won the Democratic nomination for the Senate.
  • The Republican party in District 25 is experiencing internal fractures.
  • Candidate Donalds won the gubernatorial nomination.
  • Donalds did not mention Donald Trump during his victory speech.
  • Incumbent Cory Mills lost his race despite receiving presidential backing.

Who's Mentioned

personAshley Moody“Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator”personScott Singer“Republican winner of District 25 primary”personJared Moskowitz“Democratic winner of District 25 primary”personByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial nominee”otherDistrict 25“GOP district experiencing internal fractures.”personCory Mills“Incumbent Republican defeated in District 7”personEliott Rodriguez“Democratic nominee for District 27”locationMiami-Dade“Location of the primary election and DOJ monitoring.”personMaria Elvira Salazar“Republican winner of District 27 primary”personRyan Elijah“Republican winner of District 7 primary”personAngie Nixon“Democratic U.S. Senate nominee”organizationDepartment of Justice“Deployed monitors to Miami-Dade”personDonalds“Won governor nomination but did not mention Trump in speech.”personDavid Jolly“Democratic gubernatorial nominee”personTe Mayonna Brown“Republican nominee for District 24”personOliver G. Gilbert III“Democratic nominee for District 24”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Cory Mills and was snubbed by Donalds.”