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Byron Donalds makes history as Florida elects its first Black governor in state's 180 years

Byron Donalds makes history as Florida elects its first Black governor in state's 180 years
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Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has been elected Florida's first Black governor, defeating Democrat David Jolly in the Nov. 3 general election, CBS News projects.Donalds, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump who represents Southwest Florida in Congress, will succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSant

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