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Florida governor candidates sharpen their closing arguments as Aug. 18 primary nears

Steadysecond windCoverage went quiet for 5 days, then returned with 39 more reports - 47 voices in all.
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  1. The Hillseen 18 Aug, 21:03headline rewritten

    Live updates: Florida, Alaska voters head to polls; federal trial opens in addiction suit against MetaLive updates: California, 28 other states lay out case against Meta; Florida, Alaska voters head to polls

  2. The Hillseen 19 Aug, 01:22headline rewritten

    Live updates: California, 28 other states lay out case against Meta; Florida, Alaska voters head to pollsLive updates: Florida, Alaska voters head to primary polls; Supreme Court urged to keep ballroom paused

  3. yahoo.comseen 20 Aug, 04:24headline rewritten

    What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan SullivanElection takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

  4. yahoo.comseen 20 Aug, 04:24URL changed

    now resolves towww.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/us--election-2026-florida-040447716.html

  5. foxbaltimore.comseen 20 Aug, 11:34headline rewritten

    Florida voters choose nominees in crowded race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantisByron Donalds, David Jolly sail to victory in Florida Primary race for governor

  6. cbs2iowa.comseen 20 Aug, 11:34headline rewritten

    Florida voters choose nominees in crowded race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantisByron Donalds, David Jolly sail to victory in Florida Primary race for governor

  7. wgme.comseen 20 Aug, 11:36headline rewritten

    Florida voters choose nominees in crowded race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantisByron Donalds, David Jolly sail to victory in Florida Primary race for governor

  8. thedailybeast.comseen 20 Aug, 19:58description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    A Florida primary features two convicted felons, two former congressmen, and three candidates from other states.

    A Florida primary features two convicted felons, two former congressmen, and half the candidates are from other states.

  9. The Hillseen 24 Aug, 03:14description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), the GOP nominee for Florida governor, said Sunday he is “working” with leaders in Haiti to stabilize the country, after the temporary protected status (TPS) of more than 300,000 Haitians migrants in the U.S. expired. “I've actually had meetings with the transitional government and the ambassador for the transitional government,” Donalds...

    Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), the GOP nominee for Florida governor, said Sunday he is “working” with leaders in Haiti to stabilize the country after the temporary protected status (TPS) of more than 300,000 Haitians migrants in the U.S. expired. “I've actually had meetings with the transitional government and the ambassador for the transitional government,” Donalds...

  10. siouxlandnews.comseen 25 Aug, 10:57headline rewritten

    Florida voters choose nominees in crowded race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantisByron Donalds, David Jolly sail to victory in Florida Primary race for governor

  11. abc3340.comseen 25 Aug, 10:58headline rewritten

    Florida voters choose nominees in crowded race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantisByron Donalds, David Jolly sail to victory in Florida Primary race for governor

  12. northfortmyersneighbor.comseen 27 Aug, 09:29headline rewritten

    Donalds wins Republican primary for governorDonalds wins Republican primary for governor; Jolly wins Democratic race

  13. dailycaller.comseen 6 Sept, 20:12headline rewritten

    EXCLUSIVE: Byron Donalds Says GOP Must Offer Young Voters A ‘Plan For Their Success’EXCLUSIVE: Byron Donalds Unveils Hardline Immigration Pitch To Protect American Workers

  14. hitsfm.netseen 24 Oct, 20:45article removed

    last seen headlineRep. Donalds downplays Trump connection on his governor campaign website

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Thu, 13 August 2026peak 37 reports on Tue, 18 August 2026Fri, 23 October 2026

What it is about

Byron DonaldsBob GrahamLawton ChilesWilhelmina JakesDonald TrumpDavid JollyJames FishbackJay CollinsGwen GrahamRon DesantisPaul RennerCarrie PattersonJames Madison InstituteCatastrophe FundFlorida A M UniversityFlorida Division Of ElectionsWashington, Washington, United StatesFlorida, United StatesDepartment Of JusticeCrawfordville, Florida, United States

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13 Aug, 20:28over 2 months23 Oct, 17:00

+ 29 more outlets · 42 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 122 original reports, 14 reprints

  1. Thu, 13 August 2026

    3 reports
  2. Fri, 14 August 2026

    1 report
  3. Sun, 16 August 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill21:00

      With Congress out of session for the August recess, lawmakers are fanning out across their districts and states to campaign and meet with constituents as the 2026 midterms enter a critical stretch. In Florida, the political spotlight is especially bright, with voters preparing to choose a successor to GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose final term...

  4. Mon, 17 August 2026

    5 reports
    • El Pais English18:25

      Primaries will also be held in Wyoming and Hawaii, where voters will choose key candidates for the November elections

    • iheart.com22:12

      Alaska, Wyoming, and Florida hold primaries Tuesday, while California's 14th District has a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat. Florida's governor race draws many GOP candidates. In California, two Democrats vie for Swalwell's former seat, maintaining Democratic control.

    • iheart.com22:12

      Alaska, Wyoming, and Florida hold primaries Tuesday, while California's 14th District has a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat. Florida's governor race draws many GOP candidates. In California, two Democrats vie for Swalwell's former seat, maintaining Democratic control.

    • iheart.com22:12

      Alaska, Wyoming, and Florida hold primaries Tuesday, while California's 14th District has a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat. Florida's governor race draws many GOP candidates. In California, two Democrats vie for Swalwell's former seat, maintaining Democratic control.

    • iheart.com22:12

      Alaska, Wyoming, and Florida hold primaries Tuesday, while California's 14th District has a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat. Florida's governor race draws many GOP candidates. In California, two Democrats vie for Swalwell's former seat, maintaining Democratic control.

  5. Tue, 18 August 2026

    26 reports
  6. Wed, 19 August 2026

    29 reports
  7. Thu, 20 August 2026

    4 reports
    • northfortmyersneighbor.com08:45edited after publishing

      previouslyDonalds wins Republican primary for governor

      Congressman Byron Donalds, whose district includes Cape Coral, most of Lee County and Collier County, won the Republican primary for governor on Tuesday with 47.79% of the vote in an 11-way field. Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was the runner-up with 25% of the vote. Donalds will face former Republican Congressman David Jolly in the general […]

    • americanbazaaronline.com11:14

      Florida’s primary elections reveal key 2026 midterm battlegrounds, highlighting Republican strength, competitive races across the state.

    • The Hill15:17

      Florida’s Democratic nominee for governor, David Jolly, said Wednesday he’s not focused on the political divide within the party but rather is seeking solutions to big-ticket issues impacting voters ahead of the midterm elections. “I'm in a very postpartisan, postideological space. I reject the left-right spectrum. I don't care about the left-right spectrum. We have...

    • advocate.com20:10

      Five out Democrats advanced in Florida House races as Equality Florida-backed school board candidates defeated extreme conservative rivals.

  8. Fri, 21 August 2026

    1 report
  9. Sun, 23 August 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill21:47edited after publishing

      Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), the GOP nominee for Florida governor, said Sunday he is “working” with leaders in Haiti to stabilize the country after the temporary protected status (TPS) of more than 300,000 Haitians migrants in the U.S. expired. “I've actually had meetings with the transitional government and the ambassador for the transitional government,” Donalds...

  10. Tue, 25 August 2026

    7 reports
  11. Wed, 26 August 2026

    1 report
  12. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
  13. Tue, 1 September 2026

    1 report
  14. Fri, 4 September 2026

    1 report
  15. Sun, 6 September 2026

    1 report
    • Axios21:40

      Top aides for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' failed 2024 presidential campaign have a warning for Democratic governors eyeing a 2028 run: Don't wait too long after November's midterms to jump into the race. Why it matters: In the coming months, Govs. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Wes Moore of Maryland, JB Pritzker of Illinois and Andy Beshear of Kentucky will face a dilemma similar to what confronted DeSantis after his 2022 reelection: Do they get in the race early — before their postelection...

  16. Fri, 11 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World12:00

      Term-limited, hard-right governor instituted an ideological infiltration of universities by placing allies in powerful posts In fewer than four months’ time, Ron DeSantis, Florida’s hard-right governor, will be termed out of office, and what critics saw as his relentless eight-year, “anti-woke” assault on higher education in the state will finally be over. But while DeSantis himself will be gone, numerous hand-picked loyalists will remain in positions of power to protect his ideological...

  17. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report
    • foxnews.com19:30

      Florida Republican Congressman and GOP gubernatorial nominee in the Sunshine State Byron Donalds joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to share his response to the media's attempts to portray his Democratic opponent, former Congressman David Jolly, as a moderate candidate. "This is a guy wh

  18. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
  19. Mon, 21 September 2026

    2 reports
  20. Tue, 22 September 2026

    3 reports
  21. Wed, 23 September 2026

    9 reports
    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • iheart.com08:00

      Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds updates his campaign website, removing most Trump references amid declining approval ratings. The site now emphasizes "affordability" over the "Trump Agenda." Donalds still acknowledges Trump's endorsement on a separate page.

    • The Hill19:33

      Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) shifted the Florida governor’s race to a toss-up amid a rough electoral environment for Republicans as they head into the midterms. In a post on the social platform X Wednesday, DDHQ said that the race had gone from “Leans Republican” to “Toss Up.” DDHQ stated that Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), the...

    • hitsfm.net20:15removed by the outlet
      Rep. Donalds downplays Trump connection on his governor campaign website

      Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) on Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- When Republican Rep. Bryon Donalds announced his campaign for Florida governor on Fox News in February 2025, he said he was

  22. Thu, 24 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories03:49

      Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds stands by Trump after some mentions of the president removed from website CBS News Rep. Donalds downplays Trump connection on his governor campaign website ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Another GOP candidate tries to distance himself from Trump CNN ‘Proud to have Trump’s endorsement’ post gets MAGA rep slapped with community note The Independent Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds removes Trump mentions from campaign website The...

    • Google News - Top Stories04:12

      Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site yahoo.com Rep. Donalds downplays Trump connection on his governor campaign website ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Another GOP candidate tries to distance himself from Trump cnn.com Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds removes Trump mentions from campaign website washingtonpost.com ‘Proud to have Trump’s endorsement’ post gets MAGA rep slapped with community note The Independent

    • The Hill15:28

      Republican Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), who is running for governor in his state, said President Trump’s agenda is “common sense” following the removal of some mentions of the president’s name from Donalds’s campaign website. CBS News reported that Donalds, in an interview at a local summit Wednesday, was pressed on the edits. The Florida Republican...

    • fox13news.com20:48

      Public polling throughout August and September shows a tight, highly competitive contest, contrasting sharply with Florida's underlying Republican-leaning political environment.

  23. Sun, 27 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill00:07

      President Trump criticized the media on Saturday following reports that GOP Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.) removed several references to the president’s endorsement of his gubernatorial bid from his campaign website. The president slammed this reporting as “Another Fake Story” in a Truth Social post, citing his election wins in Florida during his three presidential campaigns....

  24. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
  25. Mon, 5 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories00:33

      Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters CBS News Commentary: How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor? Florida Phoenix Can Donalds convince Black voters to leave the Democratic Party, like he did? Miami Herald Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds speaks to FAMU for first townhall WUSF Election 2026 Florida Governor WV News

    • breitbart.com14:11

      Florida Democrat Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly went on the record last week openly "begging" national Democrats to pour money into his race against Republican Byron Donalds. However, Jolly made a habit of staying in Ritz Carlton hotels in at least six separate cities with donor funds during his campaign, according to campaign finance disclosures. | Politics

  26. Wed, 7 October 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories10:00

      Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate NBC News Decision 2026: Donalds leads Jolly in exclusive NBC6/Telemundo 51 Florida Poll. See full results here NBC 6 South Florida Poll: Byron Donalds edges David Jolly 47%-45% as 1 in 7 Donald Trump voters hold out Florida Politics How elections forecasters rank Florida races for governor, Congress Tampa Bay Times Florida voters favor Republicans in latest poll | Opinion Tallahassee Democrat

  27. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
  28. Sun, 11 October 2026

    1 report
  29. Tue, 13 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories12:18

      He Would Be Florida’s First Black Governor. Can He Sway Black Voters? The New York Times David Jolly: Governor’s race likely comes down to undecided Black Floridians Florida Phoenix David Jolly, Byron Donalds continue battle for Black voters Florida Politics Contests for Florida governor, senator offer different strategies for handling race Orlando Sentinel Jolly courts undecided Black voters in race for Florida governor Tampa Bay Times

    • cltampa.com16:37

      Speaking is former U.S. Rep. David Jolly. Behind him is former Rep. Al Lawson, left, sitting U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, center, and former U.S. Rep. Gwen

  30. Fri, 16 October 2026

    2 reports
  31. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report
  32. Sun, 18 October 2026

    1 report
  33. Tue, 20 October 2026

    1 report
  34. Fri, 23 October 2026

    4 reports
    • The Guardian World11:22

      Byron Donalds removed mentions of the president from his website and has barely uttered his name – will his ploy prove successful in a tight governor’s race? It took Byron Donalds, addressing a wildly supportive crowd at a rally in Florida’s bluest county, some time to list those he blamed for any “affordability” issues they might be experiencing. Joe Biden, and the radical policies of the Democrats, were at fault, the Republican nominee for Florida governor insisted in his stump speech at...

    • Google News - Top Stories11:35

      Trump to rally in Florida after stoking Ramaswamy ad furor – US politics live The Guardian Live updates: President Trump expected in Fort Myers today as midterm campaign enters final stretch WINK News Live updates: Trump set to rally for Byron Donalds in Florida NBC News President Trump's Fort Myers visit expected to create heavy traffic Gulf Coast News and Weather Trump heads to Florida, where his support runs deep but economic frustrations persist MS NOW

    • The Hill13:09

      President Trump rallied voters closer to home Friday afternoon, with a campaign stop in Fort Myers, Fla., as long-awaited midterm elections approach. He'll be there to boost Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who's running for governor, and Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), who is running for a full Senate term. The president both Thursday night and Friday...

    • The Hill17:00

      President Trump will rally in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday as Republicans in the state are feeling bullish about statewide races. Fort Myers is part of the 19th Congressional District, where Rep. Byron Donalds (R) vacated his seat to run for governor. Donalds is favored to win against Democrat David Jolly in the race to...

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