FLORIDA — Byron Donalds is projected to win the republican gubernatorial primary.
Donalds secured the nomination with roughly 731,000 votes and 84% of precincts reporting.
Donalds was endorsed by President Donald Trump and held a commanding lead heading into election night against a large field of Republican lawmakers, including Lt. Governor Jay Collins.
The projected nominee was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Florida State University in 2002. He graduated with a degree in finance and marketing.
Donalds has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021.
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