Rep. Byron Donalds is attempting to become the first Black Republican ever elected governor, running in a state where Republicans hold every statewide office and haven't lost a gubernatorial race since 1998. Recent polling shifts and economic concerns have tightened the race against Democrat David Jolly, complicating what was once considered a safe Republican seat.
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The Florida TribThe U.S. has never elected a Black Republican governor. Can Florida?This headline and briefing were written by Emerald Coast Connected. The full articles remain with the publishers linked above.