Florida voters chose party nominees for governor, Senate and several U.S. House seats affected by redistricting, in contests that outlets said could reshape key races ahead of the November midterm elections.
Key facts
- Florida held primaries for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats.
- Several House districts were affected by redistricting ahead of the vote.
- Al Jazeera reported the results revealed political shifts that could reshape key races ahead of the November midterms.
- Coverage of the primaries came from NPR and Al Jazeera.
Voters across Florida selected their party’s candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats, according to NPR. The primaries followed redistricting affecting several of the state’s congressional districts.
Al Jazeera reported that the Florida primaries revealed political shifts that could reshape key races ahead of the November midterm elections.
Neither source provided detailed vote totals or named winners in the material reviewed for this report.
Why it matters
According to Al Jazeera, the primary results could reshape key races ahead of the November midterm elections. The contests were the first in Florida to be held under redrawn district lines following redistricting.
Frequently asked questions
What offices were on the Florida primary ballot?
According to NPR, voters chose their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats.
Why did redistricting matter in these primaries?
NPR reported that a number of U.S. House seats were affected by redistricting, meaning candidates ran in districts with changed boundaries.
How could the results affect the midterms?
Al Jazeera reported that the primaries revealed political shifts that could reshape key races ahead of the crucial November midterm elections.