Who Won The Key Florida, Alaska And Wyoming Primaries

Trump’s endorsements produced mixed results

, and TIPP Staff

August 19, 2026 . 6:15 AM

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Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming produced several important results ahead of the 2026 general election, according to CNN.

In Florida, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, endorsed by President Donald Trump, won the GOP nomination for governor.

Former Republican Rep. David Jolly, who later became a Democrat, secured the Democratic nomination. Donalds remains heavily favored in a state with a large Republican voter advantage, though his primary performance fell short of 50%.

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Trump’s endorsements produced mixed results elsewhere. Wyoming voters rejected his preferred gubernatorial candidate, while former Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Trump ally, won the GOP Senate nomination. Florida Rep. Cory Mills also lost his primary amid ethics investigations.

Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Florida’s Senate primary, highlighting the growing influence of the party’s socialist wing.

In Alaska, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advanced toward November’s ranked-choice election. Two Florida Democratic incumbents also survived progressive challengers.

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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly picked up the Democratic nod in Tuesday's primaries, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and decide the state's future political… pic.twitter.com/XAbUBpckql
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