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Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor's race, NBC News projects

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Republican Byron Donalds won the Florida governor's race on November 4, 2026, becoming the state's first Black governor. Endorsed by President Donald Trump and supported financially with a significant campaign war chest, Donalds defeated Democratic nominee David Jolly in a closely watched midterm race. With this victory, Florida Republicans held off challenges from Democrats; however, Democrats made historic gains nationwide, including electing other first-time governors like Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in Wisconsin, who became that state's first Black governor. Donalds expressed continued support for Trump after his win, emphasizing conservative policies and echoing the popularity of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis, whose eight-year tenure was marked by culture war issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and immigration crackdowns.

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“Article A focuses solely on Rep. Byron Donalds winning the Florida governor's race, while Article B covers multiple Republican victories in Florida including both the governor's race and a Senate special election.”

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