Byron Donalds becomes Florida's first Black governor

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won Florida's gubernatorial election Tuesday, becoming the state's first Black governor. He defeated David Jolly in a race that proved unexpectedly competitive. Donalds succeeds Ron DeSantis, who is leaving office after steering Florida to the right. Democrats have not won the governorship in over 30 years, and the race tested whether Trump's national unpopularity would impact Republicans in the state. The election focused on economic concerns like high prices and homeowners insurance costs. Donalds campaigned among Black voters, while Jolly, a former Republican turned centrist, faced obstacles including a 1.5 million GOP voter registration advantage.