Progressive upset in Florida Senate primary and Democratic lead in Alaska Senate race

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won the Democratic Senate primary over moderate Alex Vindman, despite Vindman's campaign outspending her by a large margin. Nixon said the victory challenges attempts to label progressives as extreme, adding that she will continue to represent “everyday hardworking people.”

In Alaska, former U.S. Representative Mary Peltola emerged as the top vote-getter in the nonpartisan Senate primary, securing a place on the November ballot opposite incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Peltola, who has a high statewide profile, faces a competitive race in a state that traditionally leans Republican.

Other notable outcomes in Florida included the re-election of Democratic incumbents Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz in newly drawn districts, while Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost his primary amid ongoing investigations. Byron Donalds secured the Republican nomination for governor, positioning him against Democrat David Jolly in the general election.

In South Carolina, Republican Sen. Darrell Graham, appointed after her brother’s death, faced a primary challenge from Rep. Ralph Norman, with both candidates emphasizing support for the military and expressing caution about foreign conflicts.

Analysts noted that Nixon’s win and Peltola’s lead may signal shifting voter dynamics, though they also cautioned that broader election trends remain uncertain.