Byron Donalds Wins Florida Governor Race

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1. 4 Nov

   Florida voters have just elected Byron Donalds, the Republican Congressman backed by President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, to be Florida’s first Black governor.

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• 4 Nov Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governorIn Florida’s recent elections, Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody secured victories over Democratic challengers Angie Nixon and others, with Donalds projected as the state's first black governor backed by President Trump. This outcome contrasts with nationwide gains for Democrats who now control both houses of Congress in the final years of Trump’s presidency. Despite efforts to redraw voting maps…BBC
• 4 Nov Byron Donalds Is Florida’s Next GovernorByron Donalds has been elected as Florida’s next governor, becoming its first Black governor. He won against Democratic nominee David Jolly on election night according to the Associated Press. Both candidates campaigned on lowering living costs and maintaining policies that have made Florida attractive under Governor Ron DeSantis. However, Donalds faced criticism for his support of data centers and financial ties to…Mother Jones
• 4 Nov Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida race for governorByron Donalds, endorsed by former president Donald Trump, won Florida's governor race against Democrat David Jolly. This victory makes Donalds the first Black governor of Florida. Both candidates received support from prominent figures: Trump rallied for Donalds, while former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama supported Jolly. The campaign focused heavily on DeSantis’s legacy and economic concerns such as…The Guardian
• 4 Nov Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in FloridaByron Donalds, a Republican, won Florida’s governor's race against Democratic challenger David Jolly. The victory makes Donalds the state’s first Black governor. Backed by former President Trump and with substantial campaign funding, Donalds focused on affordability issues like inflation, housing, and insurance during his campaign. Despite some distancing from Trump earlier, Donalds ultimately secured support that…NPR
• 4 Nov Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governorByron Donalds, a Republican congressman backed by former President Trump, won Florida's gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black governor in Florida's history. In a closely contested race against Democratic candidate David Jolly, Donalds emphasized continuing Governor Ron DeSantis' conservative agenda and portrayed Jolly as supportive of "radical socialism." The victory marks Donalds' rise from local…Fox News

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