Primaries Held in Alabama, Florida, and Wyoming; Special Election in California
Voters in Alabama, Florida, and Wyoming participated in primaries on Tuesday to select candidates for various state and federal offices, including governor and U.S. Senate. In California, a special election was held to determine Eric Swalwell's successor in the U.S.…
Philadelphia, PA, August 18, 2026 —
Voters across Alabama, Florida, and Wyoming cast their ballots on Tuesday in primary elections to choose party nominees for a range of state and federal positions. These contests included races for governor and U.S. Senate seats.
In addition to the statewide primaries, California held a special election. This election was conducted to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives previously held by Eric Swalwell.
The results of these primaries and the special election will determine the candidates who will advance to the general election in November, shaping the political landscape for key offices.
Further details regarding the specific candidates, vote counts, and outcomes for each race were not immediately available in the provided summary.
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