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Byron Donalds secures victory in Florida gubernatorial race

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  1. Donalds secured victory in a razor-thin contest, becoming Florida's first Black governor.
  2. Donalds secured a historic victory in the Florida election.
  3. Donalds is set to serve as Florida's next governor.
  4. Donalds officially won the Florida Governor's race on November 3rd.
  5. Donalds secures victory over Jolly in the Florida gubernatorial race.

How it started

Jolly is running for governor in Florida, and Byron Donalds is campaigning for the office, with support from Donald Trump.

113 reports, 41 independent, last reported Fri 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Jolly is running for governor in Florida, and Byron Donalds is campaigning for the office, with support from Donald Trump.

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How it developed

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  1. Jolly secured Bill Clinton's endorsement and plans housing investment in Riviera Beach.1 source
  2. Jolly rallied in Broward County, lambasting Donalds and rejecting Trump's political approach.1 source
  3. Low Republican turnout in North Florida is negatively impacting Byron Donalds' gubernatorial campaign.1 source
  4. Jolly secured Bill Clinton's support while Donalds received an endorsement from Trump.1 source
  5. Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign rally for Byron Donalds in Daytona Beach.Sub-event
  6. Media coverage of the gubernatorial race by NPR featuring Chang and Kelly.1 source
  7. Donalds holds a 4-point lead over Jolly as Trump campaigns for Donalds in Daytona Beach.1 source
  8. Trump Jr. actively supported Donalds' bid for the Florida governorship.1 source
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  1. Donalds criticized Jolly, and Jolly and Graham formed a Democratic ticket in the gubernatorial race.1 source
  2. Donalds targets Black voters for Trump; Jolly criticizes Donalds over Jim Crow remarks.1 source
  3. Bill Clinton campaigned for Jolly, and Gwen Graham was selected as his running mate.1 source
  4. New endorsements from Bill Nelson (for Jolly) and Angela Thomas (for Donalds) shape the Florida gubernatorial race.1 source
  5. Fox News released a poll on Trump's approval, and Trump is visiting Southwest Florida to support Donalds.1 source
  6. Trump and Clinton campaign for their respective candidates, Donalds and Jolly, in Florida.1 source
  7. Bill Clinton is scheduled to campaign in Florida, adding a major Democratic figure to the gubernatorial race.1 source
  8. Candidates court Black voters and hold town halls during the gubernatorial race.1 source
  9. Jolly plans a nomination and supported a bill that reduces health insurance access.1 source
  10. Byron Donalds has surpassed David Jolly in the ongoing gubernatorial race in Florida.Sub-event
  11. Jolly is appealing to voters over the war in Iran while Donalds campaigns with Trump's backing.1 source
  12. Donalds targets Jolly over insurance proposals while PolitiFact scrutinizes his policy stance.1 source
  13. The gubernatorial race in Florida is neck and neck between Jolly and Donalds.1 source
  14. Curbelo observes trends as Donalds distances from Trump's endorsements amid international pressure on Trump's approval rating.1 source
  15. Byron Donalds addressed specific graphic changes made to Donald Trump's campaign website.1 source
  16. Byron Donalds uses his platform to speak on behalf of Florida's conservative tradition, comparing its model to Texas' policies and aggressively attacking David Jolly's political views.Sub-event
  17. Byron Donalds and David Jolly attended a summit in Fort Lauderdale, where Alliance was presenting.Sub-event
  18. David Jolly proposes using the Tourist Development Tax for education and emergency reserves, a plan criticized by Byron Donalds as a potential hurricane tax.Sub-event
  19. Campaign dynamics shift as Eskamani supports Jolly and Meade's exit boosts his prospects.1 source
  20. DGA conducted a survey for Jolly's campaign, and Graham is noted as supporting him.1 source
  21. In the ongoing political races in Florida, Byron Donalds has named Bryan Avila as his running mate, while Gwen Graham is also involved in the contest.Sub-event
  22. Jolly and Donalds are likely to race, coinciding with commentary on Trump's rise and Democratic collapse.1 source
  23. Campaigning continues as Jolly seeks to redefine the state's international image while critiquing opponents.1 source
  24. Specific political statements made by various figures regarding Florida, the candidates, and the political climate.1 source
  25. Potential match-up for Florida governor.1 source
  26. University of North Florida conducted a poll on Florida voters, including ratings of Donald Trump's job approval.Sub-event
  27. Donalds leads Jolly in the governor race following Trump's endorsement.1 source
  28. Byron Donalds pushes for a voter suppression bill.Sub-event
  29. Byron Donalds is challenging David Jolly's bid for governor, and Jolly has chosen a governing partner for the 2026 race.Sub-event
  30. Jerry Demings' withdrawal on June 5th clears the path for David Jolly.Sub-event
  31. Donalds contested the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Florida.1 source
  32. Jolly is running for governor in Florida, with Byron Donalds campaigning and Donald Trump offering support.1 source

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