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Byron Donalds Becomes First Black Governor of Florida, Supported by Trump

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  • •Byron Donalds wins the Florida governor's race, making history as the state's first Black governor.
  • •Donalds received early support from President Trump, aiding his successful campaign.
  • •David Jolly, a former Republican turned centrist, was Donalds' opponent in the race.
  • •Donalds will be the first Black Republican governor in U.S. history.
  • •Ron DeSantis, former governor, noted increased Democratic voter turnout during the election.

Sources

WATCH: Republican Byron Donalds speaks after winning election for governor in Fl...

PBS NewsHour

Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida

NPR News

Byron Donalds will be Florida’s next governor | CNN Politics

Cnn

DeSantis breaks with Trump as Democrats surge in Florida

Newsweek

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