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Donalds, Jolly Win Florida Governor Nominations; Nixon, Moody Senate Picks

8/19/2026

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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and former Rep. David Jolly (D-FL) each secured their party’s nomination for Florida governor.
State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-FL) and Interim Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) each won their party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat.
Ryan Elijah (R-FL) won the Republican nomination for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, unseating Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL).

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Story summary

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and former Rep. David Jolly (D-FL) each secured their party’s nomination for Florida governor.
State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-FL) and Interim Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) each won their party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat.
Ryan Elijah (R-FL) won the Republican nomination for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, unseating Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL).