Tuesday Primaries Tackle Taxes, Data Centers, Cryptocurrency
Tuesday's primaries in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming have highlighted various issues that could shape the 2026 midterm elections. Control of Congress is at stake, with Democrats hoping to capitalize on President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings.
The three states are focusing on different topics: taxes in Alaska, data centers in Florida, and cryptocurrency in Wyoming.
In Alaska, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in the Senate race. The state's top four primary finishers will advance to a ranked-choice general election. Peltola supports targeted tax credits for oil and gas refineries and faster permitting for energy projects.
In Florida, data centers are becoming an issue, with Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds leading the Republican candidates for governor. He says data center developers should pay their own infrastructure costs.