Socialists capture major Florida victory on hit-or-miss night for Trump-endorsed primary candidates

Tuesday night’s primary elections delivered a complex landscape of political outcomes across Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska. Voters in these states cast ballots that will determine party control in Congress and statehouses across the country this November.

In Florida, state Rep. Angie Nixon pulled off a major upset in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Running against Alexander Vindman, Nixon overcame a significant spending disadvantage, winning by nearly 12 points to secure her place on the general election ballot against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.

President Donald Trump saw mixed results for his endorsed candidates. Rep. Byron Donalds secured the Republican nomination for Florida governor, while Sen. Ashley Moody won her special primary. However, other Trump-backed candidates faced setbacks. Rep. Cory Mills lost his congressional seat to challenger Ryan Elijah amid ongoing ethics investigations, and Catalina Lauf fell short in her bid for Florida's 19th Congressional District, with media executive Jim Schwartzel taking the nomination.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party in Florida saw moderate incumbents fend off challenges from the far-left. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz held her ground in the 20th Congressional District, and Rep. Jared Moskowitz defeated a DSA-backed challenger by a wide margin. These results highlight a recurring tension within the party between established figures and more activist-aligned candidates.

In the West, Wyoming voters largely sided with Trump’s choice for Senate, giving Rep. Harriet Hageman a decisive victory. However, the state’s gubernatorial primary went in a different direction, as voters selected state Sen. Eric Barlow over the candidate supported by the former president. In Alaska, the non-partisan top-four primary system moved incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan toward the general election alongside other candidates, including Mary Peltola. These results provide a glimpse into the broader electoral climate as both parties prepare for the final push toward the general election.