- Byron Donalds secures victory in Florida gubernatorial race
- Byron Donalds is challenging David Jolly's bid for governor, and Jolly has chosen a governing partner for the 2026 race.
- Campaigning ramps up for the 2026 gubernatorial race as candidates hold stops in key locations and academic predictions are released.
- David Jolly and Byron Donalds held town halls at Florida A&M University during the gubernatorial campaign.
Jolly and Donalds Campaign at Florida A&M University, Discussing Immigration and DEI
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What happened
Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly held a town hall at Florida A&M University on October 13, 2026, where he spoke with students. Jolly, a Democratic nominee in Florida, discussed his plans if elected, including reinstating funding for Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs and suspending 287g agreements between local law enforcement and immigration officers. Byron Donalds, Jolly's opponent running on the Republican ticket, had visited the university campus two weeks earlier.
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Why it matters
The gubernatorial campaign in Florida features a high-stakes rivalry between David Jolly and Byron Donalds. The policy proposals discussed, such as changes to immigration agreements and DEI funding, represent potential shifts in state regulation and spending priorities.
Campaigning is ramping up for the 2026 gubernatorial race as candidates hold stops in key locations and academic predictions are released.
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Who's involved
- David JollyGubernatorial candidate running on the Democratic ticket
- Byron DonaldsGubernatorial candidate running on the Republican ticket
- Florida A&M UniversityVenue for the political town hall event
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Jolly supports FAMU becoming a state flagship institution during campaign stops.1 source
- David Jolly committed $2 billion in enhanced funding while speaking to students at Florida A&M University.Sub-event
Jolly held a campaign stop at Florida A&M University.1 source
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The entities involved
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David Jolly
American lobbyist and politician
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Byron Donalds
United States Representative from Florida since 2021
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Florida A&M University
public, historically black university in Tallahassee, Florida (U.S.)
Related events
- Campaigning for the gubernatorial race in Florida, David Jolly received support from Bobby Williams, while Byron Donalds faced criticism regarding Jolly's campaign support map.
- David Jolly and Donald Trump are involved in a political contest regarding the governorship of Florida.
- David Jolly is running for Florida governorship, while Chris Pappas's performance in the New Hampshire Senate race is noted.
- David Jolly, a Democratic candidate, campaigned heavily in Broward County, Florida, with support from Bill Clinton.
- Scott Jewett, David Jolly, and Byron Donalds are running for the office of Florida governor.