Associated Press stories

Nov 4, 2026

Byron Donalds becomes Florida's first Black governor

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida's next governor and the state's first Black leader, in one of the country's most-watched midterm races.

Nov 4, 20263 sources

Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman elected governor in US

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, won Georgia's gubernatorial race, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in US history and flipping the state from Republican control.

Nov 4, 20267 sources

Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina Senate seat

Democrat Roy Cooper, former North Carolina governor, won the state's US Senate race, defeating Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley in a key flip for Democrats.

Nov 4, 20263 sources

Jon Ossoff wins reelection to Georgia Senate seat

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins to secure a second term in a key Senate race that maintains Democratic control of the seat.

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Top claims

▪Donald Trump endorsed Byron Donalds and appeared with Donalds at campaign rallies in Fort Myers and Daytona Beach, Florida
▪Byron Donalds supported data centers in Florida and received millions in campaign contributions from data center developers
▪Byron Donalds and David Jolly both campaigned on promises to address Florida's rising cost of living, property insurance rates, and housing affordability

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