Primary day results are here. Who won?

Voters across Tampa Bay hit the polls starting at 7 a.m., casting ballots for a slew of races to determine who will run in the general election in November. Here’s who won:

Governor: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination while former Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic nomination. They will face off in the November general election.

St. Petersburg mayor: Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won first place, with Mayor Ken Welch in second. The duel now heads to the Nov. 3 runoff.

U.S. Senate: State Rep. Angie Nixon notched a stunning upset win over retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary.

Republicans decided who will challenge U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for control of her U.S. House seat, while Democrats picked their challengers against GOP incumbents.
Tampa Bay voters sent five judges to the bench across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
And, what’s changing for Tampa Bay school boards? Catch up on Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough races.

For a full list of results, head to tampabay.com/politics. Plus, take a look at photos from the polls.

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POLITICS

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Former state representative Kevin Steele claims President Donald Trump endorsed him. But Trump hasn't weighed in on this race.

Arrested on child sex abuse charges: Michael Caruso, a former state legislator, was arrested on allegations of kidnapping and molesting a young child.

Resignation accepted: Kevin Guthrie is out of his post as Florida’s emergency management director, a day after joining Lt. Gov. Jay Collins’ ticket to become the state’s next governor.

SPORTS

Healing continues: The 2025 season took a toll on Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. He's moving on from missing the playoffs, getting his body back in peak condition and repairing a strained relationship with his family.

Nick Martinez’s encore performance to his Aug. 11 nine-inning complete game turned out to be a mess. The loss was the Rays’ fourth in five games.

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VIEWPOINTS

Readers weigh in: Here’s what you think about Ken Hagan, Rays baseball and a Tampa stadium deal.

FOOD

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Looking for something with a kick? At Tampa’s Beijing House, fiery flavors rule

Just a few years ago, the future of Beijing House was unclear after a kitchen fire destroyed most of the business. After nearly a year of renovations, the popular USF-area restaurant reopened in March 2024. In the years since the fire, the flavors of Sichuan cuisine and northern Chinese fare are alive and hotter than ever.

Sold to a trio of investors: St. Pete’s iconic Chattaway restaurant is set to officially change hands by mid-September.

Out after hours? Here’s a late-night guide to find chopped cheese, drunken noodles and more.

Transformed space: A new independent steakhouse, Tommy’s Chophouse, opened on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City.

“No one eats alone unless they want to”: A pay-what-you-can cafe is headed to the Grand Central District.

Returning after almost a decade, Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant comes back to Tampa, this time at International Plaza, boasting a 2,000-bottle cellar and a lauded new executive chef.

Today's DayStarter was compiled by Hannah Farrow, Kiley Petracek and Alisha Durosier.

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