After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office
The Associated Press called both the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor at 8 p.m., about an hour after polls closed on Tuesday, with around 85% of the votes counted in both races.
In Florida's upcoming gubernatorial election, two pro-Israel candidates, Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly, have emerged victorious in their respective primaries. Sunlight voters will choose between these two figures in the November general election to replace outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis, who is barred from running for re-election due to term limits.
DeSantis, known for his staunch support of Israel, made history as the first Florida governor to visit the West Bank in 2019. Both Donalds and Jolly have expressed strong support for Israel, with Donalds endorsing President Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran and Jolly warning of the dangers of such military actions.
Donalds, Florida's first Black governor if elected, has signed multiple bills protecting the Jewish community from antisemitic attacks, while Jolly has remained a steadfast supporter of Israel, even during his shift from the Republican Party to moderate Democrat.
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