Donalds, Jolly emerge from primaries

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 630

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Florida voters will pick either U.S. Byron Donalds or former Rep. David Jolly as the state’s next governor after both men won their primaries Tuesday.

Donalds took 48% of the vote in a crowded primary that included nine other Republicans. Jolly easily defeated five opponents in the Democratic primary, earning 61% of the vote.

The result was somewhat predictable, but the primary ended the early part of a campaign season that has been punctuated by …

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