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wlrn.org > wlrn > 2026-09-11 > david-jolly-byron-donalds-sunshine-economy-summit

Florida gubernatorial nominees David Jolly and Byron Donalds to headline WLRN's inaugural Sunshine Economy Summit

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (495+ words) WLRN will bring Florida's Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees, David Jolly and Byron Donalds, to its inaugural Sunshine Economy Summit on Sept. 23 at the Downtown Event Center in Fort Lauderdale. The candidates will participate in separate, moderated conversations about their…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-09-01 > donalds-jolly-call-hope-florida-reforms-grand-jury-report

Donalds and Jolly call for Hope Florida reforms after scathing grand jury report

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (673+ words) A leaked grand jury report detailing how the DeSantis administration "misappropriated" millions of dollars from a Medicaid settlement for political purposes has shaken up the election. In Florida's governor's race, both major-party candidates say reform is needed. "We are going…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-31 > battle-lines-drawn-in-floridas-22nd-congressional-district-race-over-affordable-care-act

Battle lines drawn in Florida’s 22nd congressional district race over Affordable Care Act

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (290+ words) Democratic congressional candidate Pia Dandiya says her Republican opponent, Casey Askar, wants to end the Affordable Care Act for millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Floridians. “Florida families are already getting crushed by rising costs, and too many…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-29 > david-jolly-first-lady-casey-desantis-hope-florida-were-used-in-a-sinister-plan

David Jolly: First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (605+ words) Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly ripped into Republicans again Friday over the grand jury report on Hope Florida. But the candidate looking to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis did agree with the sitting governor on one part of the fallout. He…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-28 > desmond-meade-withdraws-florida-governor-election

Voting rights advocate Desmond Meade withdraws from Florida governor's race

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (354+ words) Civil rights leader and voting rights advocate Desmond Meade has officially ended his campaign for Governor of Florida, submitting a formal letter of resignation to state election officials. In the letter sent Thursday to the Florida Department of State Division…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-25 > byron-donalds-lt-governor-candidate-elections-florida

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds names state Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (204+ words) Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds named state Sen. Bryan Avila, a Hialeah Republican, as his running mate. Donalds announced he had selected Avila to be his lieutenant governor on social media and at a campaign rally Tuesday at the Freedom…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-21 > byron-donalds-promotes-his-economic-plans-for-florida-defends-trumps-record

Byron Donalds promotes his economic plans for Florida, defends Trump's record

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (542+ words) Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds talked about his plans to make Florida more affordable and defended President Donald Trump's economic and foreign policy during an appearance Friday on NBC’s Meet the Press NOW. The Florida congressman defeated defeated Lt. Gov....

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-21 > jay-collins-lost-big-but-he-did-win-16-counties-in-north-florida-and-17-overall-how-he-did-it

Jay Collins lost big — but he did win 16 counties in North Florida and 17 overall. How he did it.

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (804+ words) Byron Donalds enjoyed a relatively stress-free night Tuesday in defeating 10 opponents to capture the Republican nomination for governor and goes into November’s general election as the favorite against Democrat David Jolly. Donalds defeated Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, 48%-25%. Investment firm CEO…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-20 > byron-donalds-kept-house-re-election-campaign-alive-during-run-for-florida-governor

Byron Donalds kept House re-election campaign alive during run for Florida Governor

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (597+ words) Byron Donalds, who cruised to an easy victory in the Republican primary for governor with the endorsement of Donald Trump, has maintained two separate campaigns — one for the governorship and one for re-election to his U.S. House seat — during almost…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-08-19 > florida-democrats-elections-november

After major primary upsets, Florida Democrats prepare for uphill battle in November

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (432+ words) Facing a newly redistricted congressional map that weakens Democratic power in the state, Florida Democrats are preparing to lead an offensive in November's midterm elections focusing on cost of living and ending a long-held Republican supermajority. At a post-primary event…...