The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor
Donalds won the Republican nomination for governor and described his campaign plans and approach to the general election.
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Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, where he will face Democrat David Jolly. The Associated Press roundup also reports primary outcomes and election developments in several other states.
The Associated Press reports that Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic nomination. Donalds highlighted his conservative record, discussed his plans for state government and said he would not rely solely on President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
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35 OUTLETSByron Donalds won Florida’s Republican gubernatorial nomination, setting up a November race against Democratic nominee David Jolly. Left-leaning outlets present Donalds’s primary showing as a potential problem for Republicans. Center outlets mostly treat the result as a straightforward nomination and matchup, while some examine Trump’s endorsement and the November race’s competitiveness. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s backing of Donalds and cast Jolly’s shift from Republican to Democrat critically.
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