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Florida’s governor’s race: Where Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand on key issues

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Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are competing to become Florida's next governor as term limits prevent Gov. Ron DeSantis from running again. Florida Gubernatorial Candidates Florida voters are preparing to select their next governor in an open race to succeed incumbent Gov.

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  1. Florida Daily

    Florida Election Poll: Donalds Leads Jolly by 6 Points, Moody Ahead of Nixon by 8 (opens Florida Daily)

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    The numbers show statewide Republican candidates are on a trajectory toward victory on Nov. 3.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Which demographics must turn out to ensure Byron Donalds keeps Florida red (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) could face a tough challenge in keeping Florida red in the state’s gubernatorial race against Democratic nominee David Jolly next week. To win the reliably red state, Donalds needs to maintain his electoral advantage among older and white voters while improving his performa…

  3. Newsweek

    Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly—Latest Top-Rated Poll as Trump Jr. in Florida (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Democrats are hoping to make a comeback in Florida during the 2026 midterm elections.

  4. WSVN Miami

    Gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds, David Jolly battle for Florida governorship as early voting ramps up (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Both major candidates for Florida’s governor are crisscrossing the state to fight for votes as early voting is well underway. Republican Byron Donalds appeared at...

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida’s governor’s race: Where Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand on key issues (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are competing to become Florida's next governor as term limits prevent Gov. Ron DeSantis from running again. Florida Gubernatorial Candidates Florida voters are preparing to select their next governor in an open race to succeed incumbent Gov.

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