Five takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Florida and Alaska
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 - A centrist Democrat advanced in Alaska, bolstering the party's hopes of winning control of the Senate in the November elections that will determine control of Congress, while a left-wing candidate scored an upset victory in Florida, the latest chapter in an insurgency that is roiling the party.
Meanwhile, candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump had mixed results.
Donalds, Nixon win key US primaries
- Jolly and Donalds projected to face off in Florida gubernatorial race to replace DeSantis CBS News —
- Independent Bill Hill advances in race for Alaska’s GOP-held House seat The Hill —
- Progressive Democrat Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor The New York Times —
- 8 takeaways and surprises from Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries Washington Post —
- GOP Rep. Donalds will run against Democrat Jolly in Florida's race for governor PBS —