What to watch in Florida's primary election

Key Points:

• Florida's Aug. 18 primary election includes key races to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, determine the fate of scandal-plagued Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and feature insurgent socialist challenges to centrist Democrats.
• New congressional maps favor Republicans in four districts, with GOP candidates competing to unseat incumbents or run in open seats, while some Democratic incumbents face no primary opposition.
• In the 25th District, centrist Rep. Jared Moskowitz faces a primary challenge from socialist Oliver Larkin, endorsed by Hasan Piker and the Democratic Socialists of America, though Moskowitz leads in polls and fundraising.
• Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces a contentious primary in the 20th District against indicted former Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, who faces serious federal charges, and rapper Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, with polls showing a wide range of support.
• Rep. Cory Mills, under investigation for domestic assault and ethics violations, seeks to hold his 7th District seat against multiple Republican challengers, while Rep. Byron Donalds leads a crowded GOP field for governor with strong fundraising and Trump’s endorsement.