Trump-backed Donalds, Democrat Jolly set for Florida governor race

Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly won Florida gubernatorial primaries and will face off in the general election to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis.

Por El Medio Oriente

22 de agosto de 2026

A man in a black jacket with a purple and gold sash speaks at a campaign rally while supporters in pink clothing hold campaign signs with "Angie Nixon" visible in the background. — A campaign event shows supporters gathered at a rally, with signage visible for what appears to be a Democratic primary campaign in Florida. (The Guardian — World)

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Trump-backed Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly won their respective Florida gubernatorial primaries and are set to face each other in the general election. They will compete to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis.

In the Democratic Senate primary, political newcomer and democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated establishment-backed Alex Vindman.

Trump-backed Donalds, Democrat Jolly set for Florida governor race | El Medio Oriente