2026 Primary Election Results: Florida, Wyoming and Alaska Set the Stage for the Midterms
The 2026 primary election season is entering a crucial stage, and voters in Florida, Wyoming and Alaska delivered several results that could have major consequences for the November midterm elections. Tuesday, August 18, brought a series of closely watched contests involving U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial races. The elections were particularly significant because they helped determine which candidates will compete in November for seats that could influence control of Congress. Among the biggest headlines were a surprise Democratic Senate victory in Florida, a setback for President Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Wyoming and a potentially competitive Senate matchup emerging in Alaska. Florida Primary Produces Major Upsets Florida generated some of the night's biggest political stories. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for governor, defeating several challengers and setting up a November matchup with Democrat David Jolly, a former Re...