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NewsMiami IndependentAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Byron Donalds wins Florida Republican gubernatorial primary

Representative Byron Donalds secured the Republican nomination for Florida governor with 48% of the vote on Tuesday. He will face Democratic nominee David Jolly in the upcoming November general election.

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Why It Matters

The results finalize the candidate field for the Florida election, determining the two individuals who will compete for the state's highest executive office in November.

Key Facts

  • Byron Donalds won the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary.
  • Byron Donalds received 48% of the vote.
  • David Jolly is the Democratic nominee for the Florida gubernatorial race.
  • The general election for the Florida governorship is scheduled for November.
  • The Democratic Party selected a candidate associated with the DSA for a Senate nomination.

Who's Mentioned

personByron Donalds“Winner of the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary”locationFlorida“State where the primary election occurred”organizationDSA“Democratic Socialists of America, referenced in relation to a Senate nomination”personDavid Jolly“Democratic nominee for Florida governor”