Byron Donalds and David Jolly Project to Win Florida Gubernatorial Primaries

Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are projected to win their respective party primaries for the Florida governorship. Byron Donalds, who was endorsed by Trump, focused his campaign on property tax reforms and a close embrace of the administration. In contrast, David Jolly, a former Republican who became a Democrat after criticizing Trump, secured his nomination. Across the country, the primaries provided a snapshot of the midterm landscape. In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Representative Mary Peltola are projected to advance to the general election. In Wyoming, Republican State Senator Eric Barlow is projected to win the primary for governor, despite the endorsement of Megan Degenfelder by Trump. Florida also saw a notable victory for democratic socialists as Angie Nixon won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating the high-profile Alex Vindman. Additionally, Ryan Elijah is projected to win the House primary for the 7th district, ousting incumbent Cory Mills, who faced an ethics probe and allegations of domestic abuse. These results indicate a diverse range of voter preferences as the nation prepares for the November midterms.

Sources

• PBS
  What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November
• BBC
  Florida primary results: Donalds and Jolly to face off for governor as Nixon scores Senate upset
• CNN
  Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming
• The Guardian
  A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states
• The New York Times
  Results in Key Races