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

Donalds won the Republican gubernatorial nomination and is preparing to face Democrat David Jolly in November.

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for governor and former Rep. David Jolly the Democratic nomination
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Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their parties’ Florida gubernatorial nominations, while several congressional and Senate primary contests also produced nominees for November. The results set up major statewide races and determined nominees in several House contests.

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R · FL-19

Republican nominee for Florida governor

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Incumbent representative who won the Democratic primary in a redrawn district

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Alcee L. Hastings
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Former representative whose legacy Wasserman Schultz invoked

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

Former Florida governor and past Democratic nominee for governor

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement and standing are discussed in connection with Florida races

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

Former representative and unsuccessful primary challenger to Wasserman Schultz

Cory Mills
R · FL-7

Incumbent representative who lost the Republican 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 and political figure in the races

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State whose former Senate seat is being contested

Senate candidate who lost the Democratic primary

ALSO MENTIONED  David Jolly, Democratic nominee for Florida governor and former representative; James Fishback, Political newcomer and unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial candidate; Jay Collins, Republican candidate for governor who lost the primary

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Byron Donalds Wins Florida Republican Gubernatorial Nomination

Byron 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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