Florida Primaries Test Trump’s Influence | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s primaries are heating up with high stakes across governor, Senate, and House races — testing Trump’s influence, shifting demographics, and Democratic resilience in a state trending Republican. Byron Donalds seeks to become Florida’s first Black governor with Trump’s backing, while Democrat David Jolly challenges him. In the Senate, progressive Angie Nixon faces ex-NSC official Alex Vindman, as Ashley Moody eyes the GOP nomination. Meanwhile, Debbie Wasserman Schultz battles fierce competition in a newly drawn majority-Black district. Turnout — especially in Miami-Dade — could decide…