Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi

A local news story from Florida, reported by WTSP Tampa Bay.

Local News · Florida · November 4, 2026

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With his victory over Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, Democrat Aaron Ford became the first Black person elected to governor west of the Mississippi.

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