On August 19, primary elections in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska produced several notable results: Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost his reelection bid, another Trump-backed gubernatorial pick fell, and democratic socialists won additional primary races. A centrist Democrat also advanced in Alaska, improving Democratic hopes for Senate control.
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Embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) lost his reelection bid, another Trump gubernatorial pick fell, and another democratic socialist won a primary.
8 takeaways and surprises from Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska primaries - The Washington Post apple.news/AgvKK379tT46... Embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) lost his reelection bid, another Trump gubernatorial pick fell, and another democratic socialist won a primary.
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 - A centrist Democrat advanced in Alaska, bolstering the party's hopes of winning control of the Senate in the November elections that will determine control of Congress, while a left-wing candidate scored an upset victory in Florida, the latest chapter in an insurgency that is roiling the party. Meanwhile, candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump had mixed results.
Five takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Florida and Alaska Reuters
Florida and Alaska both held primaries with national implications on Tuesday. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Anthony Salvanto break down what we learned from the results.