Trump-backed Republican and centrist Democrat collide in Florida governor showdown
TL;DR
Florida’s governor race is set after GOP Rep. Byron Donalds won his primary with strong Trump backing and no endorsement from DeSantis, while former Rep. David Jolly captured the Democratic nomination on a more centrist path and tapped Gwen Graham as running mate, signaling a high-stakes general election that could test Trump’s influence and DeSantis’ waning clout in a ruby-red state.
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