Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race

What each leads with

NBC News ↗ — Headline and lede stress 'becomes Florida’s first Black governor' and 'extending the GOP’s nearly three-decade run'; body notes Donalds was 'widely considered the favorite' with '$130 million' raised.

Daily Mail ↗ — Headline calls it 'survives massive scare' and 'ex-Republican nearly pulls off upset'; body stresses '50 percent to Jolly's 49 percent,' 'Republicans on edge,' and race as 'test of Trump's grip' despite 7-to-1 spending edge.


GOP Rep. Byron Donalds becomes Florida’s first Black governor

Left: NBC News

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida’s next governor, NBC News projects, extending the GOP’s nearly three-decade run in the Governor’s Mansion.

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Trump's chosen heir Byron Donalds survives massive scare in Florida as ex-Republican nearly pulls off upset

Right: Daily Mail

Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has been elected governor of Florida, becoming the first black man elected to the post in the state's history.

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