Byron Donalds delivered a message to President Donald Trump after securing a historic victory in Florida’s governor’s race on Tuesday. Republican Rep. He declared that the state remains firmly behind the Republican Party.
The congressman defeated Jolly, a former Republican lawmaker who left the party and ran as a centrist Democrat. Jolly attempted to capitalise on voter concerns about rising costs, including high housing prices and homeowners’ insurance rates. The issue became a major focus during the governor’s race. Ron DeSantis , who used the office to fan presidential ambitions and steer President Donald Trump ’s adopted home state further to the right.
Florida has faced growing concerns over insurance costs due to repeated hurricanes and climate-related risks.
Earlier reporting noted: Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, succeeds Ron DeSantis Republican Rep. Earlier reporting noted: Donalds will succeed outgoing Republican Gov. Earlier reporting noted: Donalds maintained a steady confidence throughout the campaign, balancing his support for Trump with efforts to create some distance, including minimizing references to the president on his website.
Byron Donalds was elected Florida’s first Black governor on Tuesday in a race that was seen as unexpectedly competitive down the stretch, defeating Democratic nominee David Jolly.
“Mr. He will succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis , who is leaving office after two terms. “Mr. President, I also want to tell you thank you for your support and thank you for being in my corner.
President, I want you to hear from Florida that we are still red,” Donalds told supporters during his victory speech in South Florida. Donalds thanked Trump for backing his campaign and said the president was among the first people to contact him after his victory. Donalds also said that Trump was the second person who called Byron after his victory. In his victory speech, Donalds praised DeSantis’ leadership over the past eight years and said he would continue building on his administration’s policies.
Donalds, a close Trump ally, defeated Democrat David Jolly in a competitive race on Tuesday, becoming Florida’s first elected Black governor.
