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Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Another candidate, James Fishback, has made controversial statements, including a comment about Donalds being a "slave to his donors". Byron Donalds is the favorite to win the GOP nomination, having received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
A gubernatorial primary is underway to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. The contest has become a bitter intra-party feud, despite the likely outcome being relatively certain. Naples-area Rep. Byron Donalds is the favorite to win the GOP nomination, having received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Donalds is running against other candidates, including the current lieutenant governor. Another candidate, James Fishback, has made controversial statements, including a comment about Donalds being a "slave to his donors".
Further details about the primary and the candidates involved are available from the source, including the complex dynamics at play in the race to replace DeSantis.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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