In upset, Florida democratic socialist Nixon wins Democratic Senate primary

Aug 19 (Reuters) – Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scored an upset victory on Tuesday in Florida's Democratic primary race for the U.S.

Senate, as voters ​in several states picked candidates for elections that will determine control of Congress.The surprise result was the latest in a string of victories for insurgent progressive candidates in Democratic ‌contests this year, as many of the party's voters have grown frustrated with a party establishment that they see as too old and ineffective in opposing Republican President Donald Trump.While the movement has stirred enthusiasm on the party's left flank, analysts warn it could complicate the party's drive to win control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November, when members of both parties and independents cast ballots.No such divisions were on display in Alaska, where Democrat Mary Peltola secured more ​votes than incumbent Republican Senator Dan S.

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