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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination

Wasserman Schultz won her primary in a newly drawn district after arguing for voters' support in her bid for another term.

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination
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Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, while David Jolly won the Democratic nod. The primary also set nominees in a U.S. Senate special election and several House races.

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Democratic U.S. representative who won her primary in a redrawn district

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Republican nominee for Florida governor and current U.S. representative

Donalds's version of this story ↗
Alcee L. Hastings
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former representative whose legacy Wasserman Schultz said she hoped to honor

Charlie Crist
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former Florida governor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2022

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement supported Donalds's gubernatorial campaign

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former U.S. representative who lost the Democratic primary to Wasserman Schultz

Cory Mills
R · FL-7

Republican U.S. representative who lost his primary

Republican nominee for Florida's 7th Congressional District

Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate special election

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate special election

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Outgoing Florida governor

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Former senator whose seat is being filled in a special election

Candidate who lost the Democratic Senate primary

ALSO MENTIONED  David Jolly, Democratic nominee for Florida governor and former U.S. representative; James Fishback, Political newcomer and defeated Republican gubernatorial primary opponent; Jay Collins, Lieutenant governor and defeated Republican gubernatorial primary opponent

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Democratic Primary in Florida's 20th District

Center outlets agree Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the Democratic primary in Florida’s 20th District, a newly drawn district. Center outlets place her win among Florida’s broader primary results and generally use straightforward election reporting. One article gives more attention to representation and criticism related to the district.

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