Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor
Summary
Republican Byron Donalds was projected to win Florida’s governorship, making him the state’s first Black governor. Republican Senator Ashley Moody was also projected to keep her seat after facing Democrat Angie Nixon in a special election for Marco Rubio’s former Senate seat.Key Facts
- Donalds served in Congress starting in 2021 before running for governor.
- Donalds was backed by President Donald Trump and had been considered as a possible 2024 running mate.
- Outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis could not run again because of term limits.
- Nixon won the Democratic primary, but her campaign raised less money than Moody’s.
- Democrats held onto all three Florida House seats in districts redrawn to favor Republicans.
- The article reports that Democrats made major gains nationally, winning control of both chambers of Congress.
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