Byron Donalds Faces Test in Florida Governor Race After Trump Boost
Trump’s endorsement helped Byron Donalds, but he still faces skepticism from white-majority counties and a tight general election against David Jolly.
- U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is campaigning for Governor of Florida, forcing Republicans to decide whether to elect the state's first Black chief executive.
- In its 181-year history, the Sunshine State has never elected a Black governor, though only three states nationwide have ever done so.
- Bill Maher claimed race played a sizable element in Donalds' inability to cross the 50% threshold in the primary, citing losses in rural counties where roughly 94% of voters are white despite President Donald Trump's endorsement.
- Donalds faces a "surprisingly competitive race" against Democratic candidate, former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, with the two separated by one percentage point in recent polling.
- Political observers debate whether the GOP uses Donalds to weaken criticism of race-centric policies, with critics questioning the party's commitment to racial progress amid the historic candidacy.
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How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor? - The Mexico Ledger
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2023. (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’…
How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor? - Seward Independent
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2023. (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’…
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“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’s chief […]
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How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor?
“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’s chief […]
How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor? - Stateline Publications
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2023. (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’…
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