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Gay candidates deliver mixed results in primary to determine post-DeSantis Florida
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· August 19, 2026
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Key takeaway Jolly, a former Republican, won over 61% of the Democratic vote.
A contest is taking shape between two candidates. S. Rep.
David Jolly and Rep. Byron Donalds won their respective primaries. Donalds, who has opposed LGBTQ + rights, took nearly half of the Republican vote.
Jolly, a former Republican, won over 61% of the Democratic vote. Details about the candidates' platforms are available. Donalds has made accusations against Jolly at recent campaign events.
The race is set to determine the successor to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Further information about the candidates and their campaigns can be found through the source.
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Category: rights Published: August 19, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A contest is taking shape between two candidates. Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly and Rep. Byron Donalds won their respective primaries. Donalds, who has opposed LGBTQ+ rights, took nearly half of the…
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