GOP Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, becoming the state’s first Black leader
Donalds defeated David Jolly and kept the governor’s mansion Republican, fueled by a 1.5 million voter registration edge and massive fundraising.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida's next governor, making history as the first Black governor in Florida and the first Black Republican governor in the United States.
- Donalds secured the Republican nomination with 47.8% of the vote in the August 18 primary, with early endorsements from President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis solidifying his path to the general election.
- Focusing on parental rights and insurance reform, Donalds served in the Florida House from 2016 to 2020 before winning a seat in Congress in 2020. His legislative priorities shaped his gubernatorial agenda.
- This victory extends Republican control of the governor's office, held by the GOP since 1998. Former state Sen. Bryan Avila of Miami-Dade County served as Donalds' running mate and will become lieutenant governor.
- The incoming administration will succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis in January 2027, managing state governance while continuing focus on property tax reduction and immigration law enforcement.
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Also in Florida, the result of the US Midterms is historical. Not because, like in the rest of the country, a blue tsunami broke over the US state, but because for the first time a black man was elected governor. A Republican.
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Donalds fends off Jolly to take governor’s race
TALLAHASSEE – Byron Donalds, a three-term Republican congressman from Naples, held off a challenge from Democratic nominee David Jolly to take the Florida governor’s race, results from the state Division of Elections showed late Tuesday evening.
Florida Stands RED as Donalds Makes History — DeSantis Names Why the Fortress Held
Byron Donalds delivered the line the networks buried: 'Mr. President, I want you to hear from Florida that we are still red.' While corporate media drew blue arrows across the map, the Sunshine State didn't move — and the ballot measures told the real story the Democrats are desperate to hide.
Florida Governor-Elect Byron Donalds Gives Glory To Jesus Christ In Historic Election Victory - Harbinger's Daily
Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds opened his victory speech Tuesday night by publicly declaring his Christian faith, thanking Jesus Christ before celebrating his historic election as the state’s first Black governor. “Before I say anything, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” Donalds declared before an enthusiastic crowd…
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BizTocLandmark Victory in Florida As Byron Donalds Elected First Black Governor
Donalds' victory keeps Florida's executive office in Republican hands for a seventh consecutive term, cementing his rise within the national party as he steps into the state's top executive role.
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