Tamarac, FL — In Tuesday’s primaries, Florida Democrats and Republicans turned back candidates from both the far‑left and far‑right, reaffirming support for mainstream, pro‑Israel voices.
Democratic Results
- Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D‑FL) defeated socialist challenger Oliver Larkin by a wide margin (64%–36%).
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D‑FL) prevailed easily in her newly drawn district, with Elijah Manley, a Democratic Socialists of America candidate running on an anti‑Israel platform, finishing far behind with just 13% of the vote.
- In the Senate primary, Alex Vindman, backed by national party leaders, lost to Angie Nixon, a DSA‑aligned state legislator who has repeatedly called Israel’s war against Hamas a “genocide” and campaigned alongside Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Nixon’s victory leaves Sen. Ashley Moody (R‑FL) heavily favored in November.
Republican Results
- Rep. Randy Fine (R‑FL) won renomination with 57% of the vote, defeating antisemitic candidate Dan Bilzerian, a neo‑Nazi podcaster who made Jew‑hatred central to his campaign.
- In the governor’s race, Rep. Byron Donalds (R‑FL), endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated James Fishback, who ran on racist and antisemitic messaging. Fishback finished with just 10%. Donalds will face David Jolly, a former Republican turned Democrat, in November.
- Former TV anchor Ryan Elijah ousted scandal‑plagued Rep. Cory Mills (R‑FL), who had been dogged by investigations into misconduct and abuse.
Broader Context
The outcomes reflect Florida’s unique electorate — older, moderate, and heavily Jewish — which proved inhospitable to both anti‑Israel progressives and antisemitic extremists. Analysts say the results strengthen mainstream candidates heading into November, while underscoring the rejection of political radicalism in one of America’s most pivotal states.
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