Why AP called the Florida governor's race for Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis outperformed Democrat Charlie Crist in a number of areas where Florida Democrats have typically outperformed Republicans
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Your support makes all the difference.WHY AP CALLED FLORIDA FOR RON DESANTIS
Gov. Ron DeSantis outperformed former Gov. Charlie Crist in a number of areas where Florida Democrats have typically outperformed Republicans.
That’s why AP called the race for DeSantis over the Democrat Crist on Tuesday.
DeSantis was elected four years ago by just 32,000 votes out of 8.2 million cast. Since then, DeSantis has benefited from a rightward shift in Florida, which former President Donald Trump carried by more than 3 points in 2020, and where Republicans now hold a registration advantage of nearly 300,000 voters.
DeSantis has been taking steps toward a possible 2024 presidential run, branding himself in Trump’s mold, and refusing to commit to a full gubernatorial term.
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