How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor?

By: Barrington Salmon

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 3, 2026

Words: 1,623

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010

With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’s chief executive or opt out and open the door for Democrats?

Now that Donalds is in a competitive …

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