Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida, setting up a likely matchup against incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott. Mucarsel-Powell, who is the first Ecuadorian American to serve in Congress, previously held a House seat representing the Florida Keys. She is endorsed by President Biden, who has referred to her as Florida’s ‘next U.S. senator.’
Republican Rep. Brian Mast secured his party’s nomination for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, defeating challenger Rick Wiles in a heated primary. Mast, known for his ‘drain the swamp’ stance and support for term limits, will face Democrat Thomas Witkop in the general election.
Royce White, a former NBA player and self-described ‘MAGA extremist,’ has won the Republican primary in Minnesota, setting up a challenging race against incumbent Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the fall. Despite facing a well-funded opponent and a state that has trended blue in recent years, White’s victory is seen as a rebuke to the Minnesota GOP establishment.
Former Hawaii state lawmaker Bob McDermott, a Marine Corps veteran, has secured the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Mazie Hirono. McDermott, who won his House seat by a narrow margin, will face a challenging race against Hirono, who enjoys a strong lead and significant financial advantage.
Rep. Claudia Tenney has secured her fourth term in the House of Representatives, defeating challenger Mario Fratto in the Republican primary for New York’s 24th Congressional District. The race was characterized by accusations of extremism and a focus on conservative values.
