Florida Primary Elections: Key Results and Developments

Democratic and Republican Primaries in Florida

Oliver Gilbert secured a victory in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, an overwhelmingly Democratic region, according to NBC News projections.

Meanwhile, Scott Singer emerged victorious in the Republican primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District. He is set to face Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in a district that has shifted towards the GOP following redistricting.

Eliott Rodriguez, a former local newscaster, won the Democratic primary in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. He will go head-to-head with GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar in the upcoming general election.

Senate Primaries and Surprises

Progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon achieved an unexpected win over former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman in the Florida Democratic Senate primary. This sets the stage for her to contest Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, who comfortably secured her Republican Senate primary spot.

Nixon’s campaign was notable for its low spending compared to Vindman’s substantial financial resources. Despite this, she managed to lead the Democratic primary with a significant portion of the vote counted.

Governor Races in Florida

Rep. Byron Donalds claimed the Republican primary nomination for Governor of Florida. He benefited from significant funding and a lead in public polling following an endorsement from Trump. However, he faced criticism from three GOP contenders.

On the Democratic side, former Rep. David Jolly won the primary for Governor. Jolly has gained attention for his strong opposition to Trump’s policies in recent years.

Other Notable Results

Jim Schwartzel, a local conservative talk radio owner, won the Republican primary in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. He navigated a crowded field to secure this win, defeating several competitors with different political backgrounds.

Incumbent Rep. Randy Fine won the Republican primary in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, overcoming multiple challengers to maintain his position.

Former television journalist Ryan Elijah captured the Republican nomination over Rep. Cory Mills in Florida’s 7th District. The district had leaned heavily Republican during the 2024 election cycle.

Other Political Developments

House Oversight Committee chair James Comer is pressuring billionaire Leon Black to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein. Black’s legal team asserts that the committee’s actions are politically motivated.

In related political investigations, grand jury subpoenas have been issued concerning alleged voter confusion in Alaska involving candidates with the same name.