# Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

- Source: BBC World
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:04:46+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9146d88pl32o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.

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