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Florida primaries test Trump's grip on his adopted state
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, endorsed by former President Trump, seeks to become Florida’s first Black governor amid a crowded GOP primary, while Democrats face fewer left-leaning seats due to redistricting.
- Former Republican congressman David Jolly leads the Democratic gubernatorial primary, aiming to prove a party switch can succeed in Florida, a state that has shifted right since 2016.
- In a special U.S. Senate election, progressive Angie Nixon faces moderate Alex Vindman for the Democratic nomination, while GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, appointed by DeSantis, is favored with Trump’s backing.
- Longtime Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz contends in a newly redrawn, plurality Black district against several Black candidates, including Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who seeks a comeback despite a federal indictment.
- Primary turnout in Florida will be a key indicator for November, as Republicans now outnumber Democrats, with Miami-Dade County’s shifting political landscape drawing particular attention.
