Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump ‘s chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state’s first Black governor.It was a mixed bag for incumbents in the state, where Republican-led…
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state’s first Black governor.
It was a mixed bag for incumbents in the state, where Republican-led redistricting efforts scrambled congressional maps. Voters in Alaska, Wyoming and California were also choosing their nominees, sometimes considering multiple residents running with matching last names.
Tuesday’s contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress, where Republicans have a narrow edge.
Here are some takeaways from the contests:
