Byron Donalds defeats David Jolly in Florida governor race
The Republican is set to become Florida’s first Black governor, succeeding Ron DeSantis, who leaves office in January because of term limits.
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Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s governor election, The Guardian said. Donalds is set to become the state’s first Black governor.
The result follows 8 years of leadership under Ron DeSantis, who must leave office in January because of term limits. Donalds is set to succeed him then. The reported election outcome is separate from official certification.
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