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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick on Elections

Most recent record dated August 19, 2026.

At a Glance

Filed: 2026-08-19
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Issues: #elections

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The Story

Former Republican congressman David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination for Florida governor and will face Republican nominee Byron Donalds in this November's election. Jolly has selected former Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Graham as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor. The race marks a challenge for Democrats, who have not won a statewide Florida election since 2018.

The Connections

People

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickactor

Byron Donaldsactor

Debbie Wasserman Schultzactor

Ashley Moodyactor

Organizations

Floridaactor

Money

Donald Trumphigh profile entity

How It's Being Covered

Coverage

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How it's being covered

Left· 0

No outlet rated left-leaning has covered this.

Center· 11

David Jolly wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Republican Byron Donalds

WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)· 2026-08-19↗

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination

WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed· 2026-08-19↗

VIEW RESULTS: Aug. 18, 2026 primary election in Broward County

WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed· 2026-08-18↗

Florida primary 2026: 6 Haitian candidates on the Aug. 18 ballot

The Haitian Times· 2026-08-18↗

US House District 20: Wasserman Schultz wins Dem nomination, Andersen wins Republican nomination

WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed· 2026-08-18↗

Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in November

WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed· 2026-08-18↗

Right· 0

No outlet rated right-leaning has covered this.

Lean unrated· 2

Polls open across South Florida as voters cast their ballots on primary election that includes some heated races

WSVN 7 Miami· 2026-08-18· ratings disagree (center / lean right)↗

South Florida voters to decide contentious primaries on Election Day; Miami determines fate of Marine Stadium

WSVN 7 Miami· 2026-08-17· ratings disagree (center / lean right)↗

The Record

2026-08-19
US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination
Press coverage of this story.
2026-08-19
David Jolly wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Republican Byron Donalds
2026-08-18
From Governor to US Senate: Key takeaways as millions of Florida voters cast ballots in 2026 primary
2026-08-18
US House District 20: Wasserman Schultz wins Dem nomination, Andersen wins Republican nomination
2026-08-18
Polls open across South Florida as voters cast their ballots on primary election that includes some heated races
2026-08-18
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
2026-08-18
VIEW RESULTS: Aug. 18, 2026 primary election in Broward County
2026-08-18
Why Florida voters shouldn’t overlook Tuesday’s primary election
2026-08-18
Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in November
2026-08-18
Broward County Voters Urged To Prepare For Tuesday’s Primary Election
2026-08-18
Florida primary 2026: 6 Haitian candidates on the Aug. 18 ballot
2026-08-17
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primary