First Coast Connect: Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds
The race to replace Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is heating up as the Aug. 18 primary quickly approaches with several candidates eyeing the governor's mansion. Seventeen names will appear on primary ballots for governor, making the selection process as potentially confusing for voters as it is competitive for the contenders. On the GOP side, the saturated candidate pool includes the state’s current lieutenant governor, Jay Collins; former House Speaker Paul Renner; political newcomer James Fishback; Trump-endorsed congressman Byron Donalds; and many others. Former Republican congressman…
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