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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 20, 2026
1. Florida Primary Election Updates
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alex Vindman despite being outspent by more than 10 to one. Nixon, a former union organizer and state lawmaker from Jacksonville, raised about $975,000 compared with Vindman’s $16.3 million but won more than 750,000 votes to his roughly 550,000. Her victory is being seen as another blow to the Democratic establishment as the party prepares for a difficult November challenge against Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
2. Judge Removed in Texas…
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