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Alachua County Divided on Governor Endorsements | Gainesville News
Local leaders in Alachua County are rallying behind Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor, with county commissioners, school board members, and city officials uniting in support — but a powerful dissent emerges from Gainesville Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, who endorsed Republican Byron Donalds, criticizing the Democratic Party for overlooking more qualified Black and Hispanic candidates. Her bold stance underscores a growing debate within the party about representation and leadership, while others remain neutral due to official duties or personal principles, revealing deepening…
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