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California lawmaker wins special election as Cory Mills loses Florida primary

Voting has concluded in the midterm primary elections in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska, and a California lawmaker has won the special election to replace Eric Swalwell despite substantial pro-Israel campaign spending. Incumbent Republican Representative Cory Mills has lost his primary in Florida amid an ethics probe.

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Florida and Wyoming

Election contest in Florida and Wyoming

  1. 40d agoAngie Nixon won her Florida race and candidates advanced in the Alaska Senate primary.
  2. 40d agoAisha Wahab wins the California special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.
  3. 41d agoAl Jazeera confirms a California lawmaker has won the special election to replace Eric Swalwell, overcoming significant pro-Israel campaign spending.
  4. 41d agoAisha Wahab won the California special congressional election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.

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Live updates

  1. Aug 22 · 1:29 PM

    Evidence update

    Angie Nixon won her Florida race and candidates advanced in the Alaska Senate primary.

  2. Aug 22 · 12:51 PM

    Evidence update

    Aisha Wahab wins the California special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.

  3. Aug 22 · 4:00 AM

    Evidence update

    Al Jazeera confirms a California lawmaker has won the special election to replace Eric Swalwell, overcoming significant pro-Israel campaign spending.

  4. Aug 22 · 3:21 AM

    Evidence update

    Aisha Wahab won the California special congressional election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.

  5. Aug 22 · 3:10 AM

    A California lawmaker won the special election, overcoming heavy campaign spending by pro-Israel groups.

  6. Aug 22 · 3:10 AM

    Evidence update

    A California lawmaker has won the special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell, overcoming heavy campaign spending by pro-Israel groups.

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  • The final winners of the major primary contests in Florida and Wyoming.
  • Whether Florida results are actually being reported, and which state House and county contests they cover, is unsupported by the listed claims.
  • The final certified winners of all major primary contests in Wyoming and Alaska.
  • The specific name and political affiliation of the California lawmaker who won the special election to succeed Eric Swalwell.

Update & correction history

  1. Aug 22 · 1:29 PM

    Evidence update

    Angie Nixon won her Florida race and candidates advanced in the Alaska Senate primary.

  2. Aug 22 · 12:51 PM

    Evidence update

    Aisha Wahab wins the California special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.

  3. Aug 22 · 4:00 AM

    Evidence update

    Al Jazeera confirms a California lawmaker has won the special election to replace Eric Swalwell, overcoming significant pro-Israel campaign spending.

  4. Aug 22 · 3:21 AM

    Evidence update

    Aisha Wahab won the California special congressional election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.

  5. Aug 22 · 3:10 AM

    A California lawmaker won the special election, overcoming heavy campaign spending by pro-Israel groups.

  6. Aug 22 · 3:10 AM

    Evidence update

    A California lawmaker has won the special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell, overcoming heavy campaign spending by pro-Israel groups.

  7. Aug 19 · 10:52 PM

    Evidence update

    Primary election results are being tallied in Alaska and Florida, confirming contests for US Senate, state legislative seats, and other state offices.

  8. Aug 19 · 6:14 PM

    Evidence update

    Primary election results emerge in Alaska, while California votes in a congressional special runoff.

  9. Aug 19 · 5:30 PM

    Evidence update

    The New York Times reports a major victory for progressive candidates in the Florida primary elections.

  10. Aug 19 · 5:24 PM

    Evidence update

    A socialist candidate won the Florida US Senate primary election.

  11. Aug 19 · 5:22 PM

    Evidence update

    Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly won their respective gubernatorial primaries in Florida.

  12. Aug 19 · 11:31 AM

    Voting has concluded across all participating states following the elections on August 18, 2026.

  13. Aug 19 · 11:30 AM

    Evidence update

    Primary voting concludes as key winners are confirmed in Florida contests.

  14. Aug 19 · 11:24 AM

    Evidence update

    Casey Askar and Pia Dandiya won their respective primaries to advance to the general election in Florida's 22nd congressional district.

  15. Aug 19 · 5:50 AM

    Evidence update

    Representative Cory Mills has lost his Florida Republican primary election amid an ethics probe.

  16. Aug 19 · 5:34 AM

    Evidence update

    Donald Trump's endorsed candidate for governor of Wyoming lost the Republican primary.

  17. Aug 19 · 5:30 AM

    Evidence update

    Angie Nixon won the Democratic Senate primary in Florida, and David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination for governor.

  18. Aug 19 · 12:54 AM

    Evidence update

    Republican Ryan Elijah and Democrat Bale Dalton won their respective primaries for Florida's Congressional District 7 on August 18, 2026.

  19. Aug 19 · 12:51 AM

    Evidence update

    Representative Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination and David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor, while Representative Cory Mills lost his primary.

  20. Aug 18 · 5:51 PM

    Evidence update

    The Florida primary elections on August 18, 2026, include local contests for the Volusia County council, Deltona mayor, and Edgewater mayor.

  21. Aug 18 · 5:31 PM

    The California special election to replace Representative Eric Swalwell is held on August 18, 2026.

  22. Aug 18 · 5:31 PM

    Evidence update

    Al Jazeera reports on the primary elections in Alaska and Wyoming, and the special election in California.

  23. Aug 18 · 5:12 PM

    Evidence update

    Voters cast ballots in midterm primary elections across Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska on August 18, 2026.

  24. Aug 18 · 12:04 PM

    Evidence update

    Florida voters cast ballots in primary elections on August 18, 2026, including a race for governor.

  25. Aug 18 · 1:11 AM

    Evidence update

    Alaska also holds its midterm primary elections.

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