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id: 081079bdc1
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 11:29 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 11:29 EST
status: reported
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# Byron Donalds wins Florida governor's race

Byron Donalds won 50% of the vote to Jolly's 48.7%, according to the Associated Press.

Section: [Elections](/orlando/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Byron Donalds](/orlando/wiki/byron-donalds.md), [David Jolly](/orlando/wiki/david-jolly.md)

## Coverage

- [Orlando Weekly](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/byron-donalds-defeats-jolly-becoming-floridas-first-black-governor/), 2026-11-04 11:29 EST: Byron Donalds defeats Jolly, becoming Florida’s first Black governor

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