Byro Donalds will become the nation's first elected Black Republican governor.
Republican Byron Donalds Elected Florida's First Black Governor
In short
Voters have chosen Byron Donalds to serve as the chief executive of Florida. His election represents the first time a Black Republican has won a gubernatorial race in the nation's history. Additionally, the victory establishes him as the first Black person ever elected to hold the state's highest office.
Key points
- National history has been made with the first election of a Black Republican governor.: National history has been made with the first election of a Black Republican governor.
- State-level political barriers were broken as Florida elected its very first Black execut…: State-level political barriers were broken as Florida elected its very first Black executive.
- Byron Donalds will step into the governorship carrying significant milestones for both hi…: Byron Donalds will step into the governorship carrying significant milestones for both his state and party.