Byron Donalds to Face David Jolly in Florida Governor’s Race: What They Say on Property Taxes

Florida voters will choose between two prospective governors with differing views of the state's housing market and approach to property taxes.GOP Rep. Byron Donalds and David Jolly, a Republican turned Democrat, both overwhelmingly beat out the field to win their respective parties' gubernatorial nominations in Tuesday's primary. Jolly captured 61% of the Democratic vote and Donalds 48% of the Republican vote.They each campaigned on solving the state's property insurance crisis, lowering housing costs, and improving affordability. But they have sharply opposed views on a Republican-led push to virtually eliminate property taxes for Florida homeowners.On Nov. 3, Florida voters will decide who replaces term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. They will also weigh in on Amendment 3, a ballot measure backed by the current governor to phase out property taxes for many owner-occupied homes.The state's economists believe the measure could deprive local governments of $124 million in revenue, hitting some small counties especially hard. It's now the subject of multiple lawsuits. Donalds has said he supports the measure, but also wants to focus the relief to help seniors and working families. Jolly...