What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections
Summary
Florida voters will take part in primary elections on Tuesday to choose party nominees for important state and federal races in the November elections. These are the first elections using new congressional districts designed by the Florida legislature, which favors Republican candidates. Key races include the Republican and Democratic contests for governor and several congressional seats.Key Facts
- Florida’s new congressional districts, created by a Republican-led legislature, will be used in the Tuesday primaries.
- The redistricting aims to help Republicans keep control in the November midterm elections.
- The Republican governor’s race includes Congressman Byron Donalds, who leads with President Trump’s endorsement.
- If Byron Donalds wins the general election, he would be Florida’s first Black governor.
- Current Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and has not endorsed a candidate to succeed him.
- Florida has shifted from a swing state to a Republican-leaning state over the last decade.
- Democrats struggle to win major statewide races but hope to improve their chances this November.
- In one congressional race, Representative Randy Fine, known for anti-Muslim comments, faces challenger Daniel Bilzerian, who has posted anti-Jewish content.
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