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Donors Leads Jolly 48%–41% in Florida Governor Race

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 11:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Byron Donalds Wins Primary

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leads former Rep. David Jolly 48% to 41% in the Florida governor’s race.
Donalds won the August 18 Republican primary with 47.8% of the vote.
Donalds’ campaign has raised over $90 million, far outpacing Jolly’s fundraising.
Donalds outspends Jolly roughly eight-to-one on television advertising, according to campaign data.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis released ads endorsing Donalds before the November 3 election.

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Governor Jolly Proposes Moratorium

Governor Jolly proposes a moratorium on hyperscale data centers on his first day in office.
President Donald Trump says local governments, not the governor, decide data center siting under existing state law.
Governor Jolly calls for AI safeguards, urging teachers to use AI as a tool while protecting children’s privacy.
Governor Jolly pledges executive action to cap insurance affiliate fees at roughly 20%, down from 23-30% rates.

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Byron Donalds Wins Primary

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leads former Rep. David Jolly 48% to 41% in the Florida governor’s race.
Donalds won the August 18 Republican primary with 47.8% of the vote.
Donalds’ campaign has raised over $90 million, far outpacing Jolly’s fundraising.
Donalds outspends Jolly roughly eight-to-one on television advertising, according to campaign data.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis released ads endorsing Donalds before the November 3 election.

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