# Live updates: Florida’s 2026 primary nears its end as Republicans vie to replace DeSantis

https://mins.news/en/item/25562

- CNN, 2026-08-18 23:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/18/politics/live-news/florida-primary-election-results?Date=20260818&Profile=CNN

> CNN is tracking Florida’s primaries, focusing on the governor and Senate races along with three key House contests. It is also following primary elections in Alaska and Wyoming.

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