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Georgia Flips Democratic As Byron Donalds Wins Florida
Georgia's first Black woman governor elected as Florida's first Black governor win historic state races.
In brief
Georgia's first Black woman governor elected as Florida's first Black governor win historic state races. Georgia flipped to Democrats with Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black woman governor while Florida's Byron Donalds secured historic Republican win as first Black governor. Originally reported by Dallas…
Georgia Democratic Flip
Democrats flipped Georgia governorship with Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history.
“Bottoms defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp”
Florida Republican Hold
Byron Donalds won Florida as first Black governor while Republicans retained control after defeating David Jolly.
“Donalds defeated former Republican congressman turned Democrat David Jolly to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis”
Georgia Race Details
Bottoms campaigned on expanding Medicaid, raising minimum wage, and reversing Georgia's six-week abortion restriction.
“Jackson emphasized tax reductions and his business experience”
Florida Race Details
Housing costs, homeowners insurance, and state spending became key issues in Florida's governor race.
“Florida's Division of Elections publishes the underlying unofficial statewide returns”
Other Governor Races
Democratic governors Kathy Hochul and Ned Lamont won reelection while Phil Weiser won Colorado's open governorship.
“Democratic Govs. Kathy Hochul of New York and Ned Lamont of Connecticut won reelection”
What Results Mean
Georgia flip transfers governor's office from Republican to Democratic party while Florida preserves Republican control.
“The Georgia flip stands apart from the other victories in this roundup because it transfers the governor's office from one party to another”
What it means
Georgia flipped to Democrats with Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black woman governor while Florida's Byron Donalds secured historic Republican win as first Black governor.
