Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor
Headline from BBC News · First reported Nov 3, 9:10 PM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 10:39 AM ET · 7 sources, 7 articles
What's being reported
Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.
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