Donalds Seeks to Upend History in Governor’s Race (Part I)

By: Barrington Salmon

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,500

Last Updated: 3 days, 13 hours ago

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“A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman, of the next generation.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Republicans are gleeful that MAGA U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has made it through the primaries and will battle his Democratic opponent, former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, in November to become Florida’s next governor.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Donald Trump, and Republican wags are exuding confidence, messaging to Floridians that they deserve another four years and fully …

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