Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters
Summary
Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman and candidate for Florida governor, is actively reaching out to Black voters as part of his campaign. He aims to win over more than 20% of Black voters, a higher share than previous Republican candidates received, while emphasizing his focus on leadership and ideas rather than racial identity.Key Facts
- Byron Donalds is running for governor of Florida as a Republican.
- He is targeting over 20% of the Black vote in his campaign.
- In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis received about 13% of the Black vote in Florida.
- President Donald Trump won about 15% of Black votes in Florida during his 2024 campaign.
- Donalds co-led a national tour supporting President Trump among Black voters before becoming a candidate himself.
- He prefers to focus on merit and leadership qualities instead of his race in his campaign.
- Some Black voters remain skeptical because of Donalds’ strong support for President Trump.
- Donalds’ campaign includes outreach to various voter groups, including Black and Hispanic communities in several Florida areas.
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