Byron Donalds elected Florida governor, becomes state's first Black leader
Donalds, endorsed by Trump, defeats David Jolly to become Florida's first Black governor.
Republican Byron Donalds won Florida's governorship and will be the state's first Black governor. Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in one of the country's most-watched midterm races.
Trump endorsed Donalds and appeared with him at rallies in Fort Myers and Daytona Beach in the campaign's final days. Donalds will succeed Ron DeSantis, who is termed out after eight years.
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama campaigned for Jolly, bringing high-profile attention to the race. The new governor inherits a state with strong economic growth and rising population.
However, rising costs are a concern. Almost 70 per cent of voters cited economic pressure and housing affordability as their top concern.
- 8
- DeSantis years in office
- 3 million dollars
- Clinton fundraiser amount
- Almost 70 per cent
- Voters citing economic pressure
- First Black governor of Florida
- Donalds status
Why it mattersFlorida's new governor will shape policy direction after eight years of DeSantis leadership. The state has pursued culture war moves affecting LGBTQ rights and education.
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