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“The rally might also mark a weakness in the gubernatorial candidacy of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is getting a fierce challenge from Democratic nominee David Jolly. The Democratic Governors Association is pumping $1 million into the race to support Jolly’s campaign, which indicates the party might see an indicator of a tightening battle.”

Scott MacFarlane Reports · US Politics · October 2026

“The rally might also mark a weakness in the gubernatorial candidacy of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is getting a fierce challenge from Democratic nominee David Jolly. The Democratic Governors Association is pumping $1 million into the race to support Jolly’s campaign, which indicates the party might see an indicator of a tightening battle.” — Scott MacFarlane on Byron Donalds, Scott MacFarlane Reports

Context

From Scott MacFarlane's daily editorial note of October 23, 2026, previewing a Trump rally in Florida for Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, in the final stretch of the campaign.

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