- Florida gubernatorial primary: Donalds and Jolly vie for GOP nomination
- Byron Donalds, James Fishback, and David Jolly are gubernatorial candidates in Florida, with Donalds campaigning in Bay County.
- The Florida gubernatorial race features Byron Donalds and David Jolly as primary contenders against Ron DeSantis.
The 2026 Florida gubernatorial primary election is underway, with vote counting in progress and a leading challenger race.
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What happened
The 2026 Florida gubernatorial primary election is underway, with vote counting in progress and a leading challenger race.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Updates on the competitive primary election involving key players like Byron Donalds and David Jolly.1 source
Projections indicate Jolly and Donalds are likely to win their respective party primaries.1 source
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The entities involved
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Byron Donalds
United States Representative from Florida since 2021
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David Jolly
American lobbyist and politician
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- Byron Donalds is the Republican nominee for governor in Florida, and Congress has designated courts to hear claims.
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