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Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores major upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary.

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores major upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Steep tariffs against Canada are put on hold. And how police uncovered a large-scale drug-trafficking ring at Penn State.

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Add to GoogleAngie Nixon projected winner in Florida Democratic Senate primary03:33The November ballot is set in several of Florida’s top races after an election night filled with big wins and major surprises.

State Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, pulled off a huge upset over establishment candidate Alex Vindman in the Florida Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November matchup against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. The winner will serve out the final two years of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate term. More on Nixon’s win.

Trump-backed Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost his primary to former television journalist Ryan Elijah. Unlike other incumbents who have fallen victim to intraparty divisions this year, Mills was defeated after being dogged by a series of investigations and negative publicity. More on Mills’ loss.