Byron Donalds Makes History as Florida’s First Black Governor, but What Will His Victory Mean for Black Floridians?
By Marcus Ellington | M•I•A MEDIA GROUP November 4, 2026 | Florida Politics TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Byron Donalds made history Tuesday night, becoming Florida’s first Black governor and the first Black Republican elected governor in American history. His victory over Democrat David Jolly represents a significant political milestone. But for millions of Black Floridians,





