Florida, Wyoming and Alaska hold primary elections; California voters to select successor for Eric Swalwell’s seat – live

Guardian World•Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:13 PM•2 min read

Polls begin to close in Florida; Alaska voters decide among crowded Senate primary; California holds special election for US House seat held by disgraced Eric Swalwell Sign up for the US Breaking News email President Donald Trump posted an image of a map of the strait of Hormuz on his social medi...

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