Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming

NPR | By Ashley Lopez,

Michel Martin

Published August 19, 2026 at 4:50 AM MDT

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Tuesday's primaries were a mixed bag for progressive Democratic candidates, particularly in Florida, a state that has been trending toward the right in recent years.

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Ashley Lopez

Ashley Lopez is a political correspondent for NPR based in Austin, Texas.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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