Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida
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Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
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Byron Donalds Is Florida’s Next Governor
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. Donalds won the race as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. “THANK YOU FLORIDA!,” he posted on Facebook. “I…
Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds becomes Florida’s first Black governor
Donalds, who billed campaign as ‘a continuation of the DeSantis-era of success’, becomes state’s first black governor US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Republican Byron Donalds will be the next governor of Florida, and its first Black leader, after defeating…
Republican Byron Donalds makes history as Florida's first Black governor
Democrats have not captured the governor's office in the state in more than 30 years
Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor's race, NBC News projects
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds has defeated Democrat David Jolly in the race for Florida governor, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Kristen Welker and Ryan Nobles analyze the narrow result and Democrats' lack of investment in the state.
Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida
Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
Donalds Becomes Florida’s First Black Governor in Narrow Victory
Republican Byron Donalds is projected to win the race to succeed Ron DeSantis in Florida, becoming its first Black governor and extending the party’s control on the state despite a strong challenge by the Democrats.
Jolly tests Florida's status as conservative stronghold in governor's race against Donalds
Florida voters are choosing between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly in a surprisingly competitive governor's race
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Trump's chosen heir Byron Donalds survives massive scare in Florida as ex-Republican nearly pulls off upset
Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has been elected governor of Florida, becoming the first black man elected to the post in the state's history.
Byron Donalds Beats David Jolly, Becoming Florida's First Black Governor
The contest was shaped by local concerns, like data centers, but also nationwide feelings about Trump and his agenda.
Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida's governor's race to succeed DeSantis
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican, defeated Democrat David Jolly in the Florida gubernatorial race Tuesday night.
Byron Donalds elected governor of Florida after tense battle with David Jolly
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) won the 2026 election to become Florida’s next governor, defeating Democratic hopes of flipping the seat blue through rival David Jolly. Donalds won the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) with 50% of the vote compared to Jolly’s 48.7%, as of 9:09 p.m. The…
Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governor
Byron Donalds makes history as the first Black Republican governor in the nation, defeating David Jolly in Florida's heated gubernatorial race.
