Florida elects first Black governor as Republicans fend off Democrats
Florida Republicans have fended off Democrats and the state has elected its first Black governor, according to BBC News.
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Florida governor Race 2026: Live Results and Updates
Voters in Florida are choosing a governor in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page carries the reports on this race as they come in.
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Byron Donalds elected Florida's first Black governor, AP reports
According to AP, Republican Byron Donalds has been elected Florida's first Black governor. The result is a governor race outcome in the 2026 midterm elections.
Source:AP News ↗Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race
Republican Byron Donalds, who was endorsed by President Trump, won the race for governor of Florida, according to The Guardian. The result was reported in the early hours of the count.
Byron Donalds projected to win Florida governor's race
Representative Byron Donalds, a Republican, is projected to defeat Democrat David Jolly in the Florida gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Donalds will succeed outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis in January.
Jolly and Donalds locked in close race for Florida governor
According to Fox News, Democrat Jolly and Republican Byron Donalds are locked in a close race for the Florida governorship. No winner is named in the report.
Source:Fox News ↗Florida governor race between Jolly and Donalds is competitive
According to ABC News, Florida voters are choosing between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly in a governor's race described as surprisingly competitive. The race tests the state's status as a conservative stronghold.
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Frequently asked questions
When will the Florida governor race result be known?
Some races are called on election night. Close contests, mail ballots and recounts can delay a call by days.
What is at stake in the Florida governor race?
Voters in Florida are choosing a governor. Thirty-six states are electing governors in 2026.