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John James and Byron Donalds target 2026 gubernatorial races
Republican Congressman John James is running for governor of Michigan against Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson. If successful, James would become the first African American governor in Michigan's history and only the fourth African American elected to a governorship in the United States. His campaign focuses on economic opportunity and long-term community stability.
In Florida, Republican Congressman Byron Donalds is campaigning for governor against Democratic nominee David Jolly, a former Republican. Donalds is implementing a strategy to increase his support among Black voters through community discussions regarding political independence and economic leadership. Both races highlight the importance of Black voters as a key demographic in these competitive states.
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Byron Donalds · David Jolly · Jocelyn Benson · John James · Michigan
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- [● 3 SOURCES] John James is running for governor of Michigan against Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson. praisehouston.com · thebeatdfw.com · wolbbaltimore.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A victory for John James would make him Michigan’s first African American governor and the fourth African American elected to a governorship in the U.S. praisehouston.com · thebeatdfw.com · wolbbaltimore.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Byron Donalds is targeting increased support from Black voters in Florida through community discussions on economic leadership and political independence. praisehouston.com · thebeatdfw.com · wolbbaltimore.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Republican Congressman Byron Donalds is running for governor of Florida against Democratic nominee David Jolly. praisehouston.com · thebeatdfw.com · wolbbaltimore.com