Florida Voters Select Byron Donalds for Governor as Primary Turnout Reaches 25 Percent

Florida 2026 Primary Elections·Latest event August 19, 2026

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Florida Voters Select Byron Donalds for Governor as Primary Turnout Reaches 25 Percent

Nearly 3.36 million voters participated in the Tuesday contests, representing a quarter of the state's registered electorate. Republicans nominated Byron Donalds for governor. A progressive candidate secured an upset victory in a high-profile race. These results occurred under a newly redrawn congressional map. Analysts believe the map favors Republican candidates. The election night featured the defeat of a House incumbent and a loss for a prominent Democratic Senate hopeful. Fox News reported a significant upset by a far-left candidate in a statewide contest. Total participation included more than 1.3 million in-person ballots cast on election day.

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