Event Brief
Byron Donalds and David Jolly set for Florida governor race
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The general election matchup is set because both candidates won their primaries.
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