Trump Endorses Donalds in Florida Republican Governor Primary
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President Trump endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for the Republican nomination for governor of Florida, The New York Times reported. Donalds faces a competitive race in November.
The newspaper also reported that Doug Jones is the Democratic nominee for governor of Alabama. PBS NewsHour noted eight major-party candidates across the country. Americans have now elected three Black governors, PBS reported.
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- PBS NewsHour: Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
- NYT US: Byron Donalds Wins Republican Nomination for Florida Governor
- NYT US: Byron Donalds Is Favored to Become Florida’s First Black Governor
- NYT US: Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights