Byron Donalds and David Jolly set for Florida governor race

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Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are set to face off in Florida’s gubernatorial general election after both won their respective primaries, NBC News projects. Donalds enters the general election with a major financial advantage.

WHO: Byron Donalds and David Jolly

WHAT: Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their primaries and are set to square off in Florida’s gubernatorial general election.

WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Florida

WHY: The general election matchup is set because both candidates won their primaries.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Byron Donalds Targets November Gubernatorial Battle · Aug 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP governor primary · Aug 19, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Donalds and Jolly set for Florida governor general · Aug 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

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