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Democratic nominee David Jolly says he will not participate in any debates with Republican Byron Donalds in Florida’s governor’s race, citing the campaign’s tenor and Donalds’ alleged misinformation; Florida would be the first governor’s race there without a debate since 1974, as Donalds’ camp had signaled three debates while Jolly’s team discussed scheduling two other debates.
New Hampshire’s primary slate centers on open seats in the U.S. Senate and two congressional districts, with Democrats Stefany Shaheen and Sullivan leading the 1st District contest and a four‑way Republican field in the 2nd District; the governor’s race is also contested, and voters will decide down‑ballot state legislative races as the state moves primaries to June.
Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Massachusetts with results trickling in after 550,632 early votes (Dem 460,228; GOP 90,404). Top races include the GOP governor primary between Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve, the Democratic Senate contest between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton, a crowded field in the 6th District to replace retiring Rep. Moulton, the 8th District contest against Stephen Lynch, and district attorney races in Norfolk and Suffolk counties; Boston 25 News will provide live results as races are called.
Democratic former state lawmaker Tom Begich is withdrawing from Alaska’s open governor’s race and endorsing Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, arguing that having a single Democrat on the November ballot improves the chances of winning. Begich, who placed second in the primary with 20.8% to Kreiss-Tomkins’s 22.5%, says consolidating Democratic support and avoiding fundraising competition will boost victory odds. He notes shared priorities with Kreiss-Tomkins—improving education, lowering the cost of living, and raising state revenue to fund services. With Begich out, Kreiss-Tomkins is positioned to consolidate Democratic support on the ballot; the top four finishers advance, and Republicans Bernadette Wilson and Dave Bronson are set to appear, while Treg Taylor’s candidacy may be invalidated over a missing financial disclosure. Monday is the final day to drop out.
A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll of 1,200 registered voters (Aug. 5–13, MOE ~2.8–3.5) finds the U.S. Senate race in Texas statistically tied (Talarico 42% to Paxton 39%), Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa 45% to 40%, and broad opposition to local data centers (57% oppose). Independents favor Talarico while Republicans stay loyal to Paxton; Libertarian and 'no preference' options also appear in the results.
David Jolly, a former Republican congressman who switched to the Democratic Party, won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor and will face Republican Byron Donalds in November. Gwen Graham will run for Lieutenant Governor. Jolly pitches a broad, cross‑partisan coalition—Democrats, disaffected Republicans and independents—to end decades of Republican control in Florida, framing his campaign as post‑ideological and focused on broad change. Fundraising shows Donalds accumulating far more support than Jolly, highlighting the GOP’s competitive position in the state despite Jolly’s bid.
Republican Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination and Democrat David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor; both will face off in the November 3, 2026 general election, as incumbent Ron DeSantis cannot run again due to term limits. Donalds has Trump’s endorsement and promotes education reform and conservative priorities; Jolly, with Gwen Graham as running mate, emphasizes affordable healthcare, housing, and veteran services.
Initial Florida primary results cover multiple statewide and legislative races, including the governor and U.S. Senate contests, with results also reported for CFO and state legislative seats (State House and State Senate).
Wyoming’s 2026 governor primaries unfold with Gov. Mark Gordon term-limited. Republican Eric Barlow leads the GOP field (about 45% in early returns) ahead of Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien, with roughly 35% of votes counted. Democrat Kenneth Casner wins the Democratic primary uncontested. As county results trickle in (Barlow already leading in counties such as Campbell), the GOP nomination appears headed for the general election once all votes are tallied.
AP live updates show Byron Donalds winning the Republican nomination for Florida governor and David Jolly winning the Democratic nomination for governor, with Angie Nixon securing the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Florida; Ashley Moody wins the Republican nomination to finish Marco Rubio’s term. The coverage also flags a slate of Florida House nominations proceeding toward November, while Alaska, California and Wyoming hold open-seat contests that could reshape fall races. Wyoming polls have closed and Alaska voters are voicing concerns about the direction of the country as results roll in.
CNN's live Florida primary coverage projects Byron Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor and David Jolly as the Democratic nominee for governor, while Angie Nixon wins the Democratic Senate nomination and Ashley Moody takes the GOP's special Senate primary; other results include Debbie Wasserman Schultz's projected win in District 20 and Scott Singer's Republican win in 25th District, underscoring a GOP-leaning tilt and ongoing intra-party dynamics ahead of November.
Florida's Aug. 18, 2026 primaries determine nominees for governor and key legislative races. Results are unofficial until certified by county supervisors; in contested races, only the top three vote-getters are shown, and winners advance to the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
Live updates from Florida's Aug. 18, 2026 primary show results rolling in across major races (governor, US Senate, US House, and state offices), with James Pericola projected to win the Democratic nomination in FL-11 and the DOJ Civil Rights Division monitoring polling sites for transparency and ballot security.
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday for Florida’s primaries—the first held under newly drawn maps aimed at boosting Republicans. Key races include a crowded GOP governor primary led by Byron Donalds with Trump’s endorsement, and a Senate contest to fill Rubio’s term featuring Republican Moody facing Democratic candidates Vindman and Nixon. Democrats contend with internal splits in newly drawn districts, including Wasserman Schultz in a South Florida seat, while Republicans like Cory Mills face ethics scrutiny. Overall, the results will gauge how far Florida’s redistricting has solidified the GOP edge ahead of November.
A Badger Battleground poll released on UPFRONT shows Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany 48% to 44% in Wisconsin's governor race after Crowley's primary win, with independents favoring Crowley 42% to 30% and Crowley at 43% favorability vs Tiffany's 38%. The poll surveyed 500 likely voters and was commissioned by Platform Communications.