Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor
Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.
Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida, BBC News reported.
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