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Tuesday is Florida’s primary election day. Voters will decide which candidates advance to November in races for governor, Congress and more. Many nonpartisan local contests are also open to all voters.
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In Florida, Democrats running for statewide office face uphill battles in a GOP-dominated state. Alex Vindman talks about why he can buck the trend. But first, he has to survive Tuesday's primary. -
Illustration/stock.adobe.comAttack ads have always been part of politics. But with artificial intelligence, a new front has opened in the battle for votes. On top of that, Silicon Valley is pouring megabucks into Florida campaigns.
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