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After Florida’s quiet primaries, DeSantis signals a more active role in the GOP’s fall campaigns, reaching out to Byron Donalds and endorsing allies as he leans into his legacy of turning Florida red and aims to influence upcoming elections and redistricting.
A Missouri judge ruled that the new Trump-backed U.S. House districts can be used in the November election, rejecting a bid for a statewide referendum; opponents say they’ll appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court, while Republicans argue delaying or changing the map would cause confusion and isn’t allowed.
A court ruling delivers a major redistricting win to Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, shaping the political landscape alongside a slate of other headlines on trials, immigration enforcement, foreign policy pressure, and other political and cultural developments.
A Cole County judge ruled that Missouri's constitutional referendum provisions do not apply to congressional redistricting enacted by the General Assembly, upholding a Republican-drawn map for the 2026 midterms and rejecting a petition to overturn it; the map reshapes Kansas City’s districts and expands Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district into rural areas, leaving the GOP map in place as appeals proceed.
A Missouri judge ruled it would be illegal to swap district boundaries after the primary, clearing the way for newly drawn Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in the November election; the decision is part of a broader Republican push on redistricting in several states ahead of the midterms.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat described as a democratic socialist, won her race in Florida, a victory that could set up a long-shot challenge in the November general election as lawmakers in Tallahassee press ahead with redistricting HB1D during a special session.
The piece surveys nine upcoming primaries, with Florida at the center as DeSantis' map redraw spawns new, safer-seat contests and two bitter Democratic clashes; it also highlights key races in Wyoming, Alaska, and California that could signal party dynamics and November outcomes, including endorsements, fundraising, and scrutiny over Israel policy.
Floridians are voting in the 2026 primary, with more than 1.8 million already casting ballots early or by mail. Eligibility requires registration by July 20, and Florida’s closed primaries mean only registered party voters can vote in that party’s primary, though nonpartisan and universal races are open to all. On primary day, vote at your assigned precinct with a photo ID, or surrender a mail ballot; you can also drop it off at elections offices. The ballot includes governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, and statewide and local races, with redrawn maps reshaping district lines. Polls close at 7 p.m. local time (Florida spans two time zones); results are posted after, with potential machine recounts and eventual certification.
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.
NBC News’ Morning Rundown previews today’s political headlines: key primaries in Florida (shaped by GOP redistricting) and Alaska (featuring a Dan Sullivan versus a namesake challenger), plus other updates on Alaska’s Mary Peltola race, California’s Swalwell replacement, and related political analysis; the lifestyle/news side covers Jeanie Buss denying a sale of the Lakers stake amid ongoing family ownership drama and Hayden Panettiere’s death, with broader international headlines on Iran and Oman included.
Florida’s primaries unfold as sweeping redistricting could redraw House districts, while Alaska features a Sullivan-vs-Sullivan matchup that highlights how district lines and candidate dynamics may shape the political landscape on Tuesday.
Live coverage shows Florida’s redrawn map scrambling the congressional field, Alaska’s Senate race featuring incumbent Dan Sullivan against a rival Dan Sullivan Jr., plus Mary Peltola potentially becoming Alaska’s first Native senator, and Trump voting by mail in Florida amid ongoing political clashes.
Facing Republican redistricting, Wasserman Schultz shifts to a Broward County primary in a district that's more than 40% Black, arguing her seniority and experience are essential, while rivals and some Democrats question the move and its impact on Black political representation.
Florida’s Aug. 18 primaries unfold under newly drawn maps that Republicans say tilt four districts in their favor, while a DSA-backed challenge to centrist Rep. Jared Moskowitz heats up in the 25th. Incumbent Democrats face ethics probes or legal trouble in other districts, and the governor’s race features Byron Donalds leading polls with Trump endorsements amid a crowded field. The results could reinforce a GOP edge in November.
Ten House incumbents have lost renomination in 2026—the most in non-redistricting years since 1970—split 7 Democrats and 3 Republicans. While mid-cycle redistricting contributed in some races, experts say a broader antiestablishment mood and generational/ideological shifts are driving challengers from the left and loyalties to party leaders are waning. Notable defeats include Democrats John Larson, Dan Goldman, Adriano Espaillat, Shri Thanedar, and Diana DeGette, and Republicans Thomas Massie and Dan Crenshaw. The piece also touches on related policy and defense stories in this issue.