Tallahassee's Progressive Mayor, Andrew Gillum, Wins Democratic Primary for Governor of Florida
PoliticsOn Tuesday, Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum won Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, beating out several better-funded and more moderate candidates, and defying expectations. The Intercept reported that Gillum, who if he prevails in November will be the first black governor in the history of the state, won narrowly by about 40,000 votes.
Gillum will face off against the Republican nominee, Representative Ron DeSantis, in November—only one will replace notorious fiend Rick Scott, who easily won his primary to become a GOP Senate candidate tonight. In June, DeSantis earned a glowing endorsement from President Donald Trump, which already speaks volumes.