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Byron Donalds Elected as Florida's First Black Governor

Republican Byron Donalds has been elected as Florida's first Black governor, defeating Democratic nominee David Jolly in a competitive race. This election marks a significant political shift in a state that has not seen a Democratic governor in over 30 years.

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