Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds will succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next governor after defeating former U.S. Rep. David Jolly in the race, The Guardian reported.
The Guardian reported that Donalds defeated Jolly.
The Guardian reported that Donalds’ win would make him Florida’s first Black governor.
Jolly made lowering costs part of his campaign message, citing housing and property insurance expenses, The Guardian reported. Before the election, the Democratic Governors Association announced $1 million in support for Jolly, a commitment covered in EconoTimes’ earlier account of the group’s backing.
Donalds will succeed DeSantis as Florida governor, The Guardian reported.
