U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary, securing the party’s nomination to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis. Multiple outlets report he faces Democrat David Jolly in the general election.

All the sources describe Donalds as benefiting from President Donald Trump’s early endorsement, with some noting Trump’s backing before Donalds formally announces a run. The primary is also portrayed as crowded, including candidates such as Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, along with other Republican challengers. Bloomberg, Fox News, and Forbes emphasize that Donalds was widely expected to win and prevailed over the field.

Coverage differs mainly in emphasis and detail: the New York Post and Fox News highlight the size of Donalds’s margin and the presence of Collins, while Forbes focuses on pre-election expectations from polls. The Guardian adds context about the matchup with Jolly and the broader political stakes of replacing DeSantis.