Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race
Trump-endorsed candidate will become Florida's first Black governor, succeeding Ron DeSantis.
At a glance
- Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in the gubernatorial race
- He will be Florida's first Black governor
- Trump endorsed Donalds and campaigned with him in the closing days
- Donalds succeeds Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited
Republican Byron Donalds has won the Florida gubernatorial race, defeating Democrat David Jolly. Donalds, who received early backing from President Trump and appeared at campaign rallies with him, will become the state's first Black governor.
Donalds will succeed Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited and will leave office in January. The race was among the most closely watched midterm contests in the country.
Why it matters
Florida's gubernatorial race was one of the most-watched midterm contests in the United States, with significant national political implications.
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