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When federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance expired last year, Florida was hit particularly hard. Now, as the election and open enrollment coincide, healthcare is a major issue.

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Florida voters delivered a significant blow to both parties by rejecting establishment-backed candidates in critical races, signaling widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo. Progressive Democrat Angie Nixon's upset victory over Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, despite his $20 million fundraising advantage, highlights growing support for grassroots candidates over traditional power brokers. Nixon's win, which garnered over 55% of the vote, positions her to challenge GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, while Trump-endorsed candidates Rep. Cory Mills and Catalina Lauf lost their bids. The results reflect broader frustrations with economic stagnation, political gridlock, and the war in Iran. National Democrats saw Nixon's victory as a breakthrough for progressive messaging, while Republicans expressed mixed reactions, with some viewing her win as a potential advantage in November. The election also saw Trump's endorsements fail to sway voters in two House races, underscoring shifting allegiances and the impact of grassroots mobilization. Analysts note that the outcomes reflect a desire for change across both parties, with voters prioritizing tangible issues like healthcare affordability and job security over partisan loyalty.

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via NBC News Top Stories — Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has won her party’s nomination for re-election, NBC News projects, while two Republican House candidates backed by President Donald Trump lost their primary bids in Florida on Tuesday.

Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won a surprising victory in Florida's Senate special election against Alex Vindman, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel known for his role in exposing President Donald Trump's 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The race, called by CNN and NBC News, highlighted Nixon's campaign focused on reducing the cost of living for families. Vindman, who had no prior elected experience, positioned himself as a candidate willing to challenge Trump. Nixon's win marks a significant shift in Florida politics, where Democrats have struggled in recent elections. The outcome underscores growing support for progressive candidates in key battleground states, reflecting broader national trends in the 2026 midterm elections. This victory could influence future electoral strategies and demonstrate the effectiveness of grassroots campaigns centered on economic issues.

via US news | The Guardian — Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say If primary elections elsewhere this summer were tussles between progressives and moderates for the direction of the Democratic party’s political future, Tuesday’s contests in Florida could not be more different. In a former swing state that has in recent years become reliably red, moderate Democratic candidates Alex Vindman and David Jolly are heavily favored to become the pa

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