Ron DeSantis Handily Wins Re-Election in Florida

By Joe Cunningham | 8:10 PM on November 08, 2022

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been handily re-elected in his race against Charlie Crist.

Decision Desk HQ called the race fairly early in the evening.

Decision Desk HQ projects Ron DeSantis (R) re-elected governor in Florida.#DecisionMade: 8:00pm EST

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DeSantis has run on his record as governor over the past four years, leaning heavily on his record during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also tackled several key issues including parents’ rights in education and the issue of children’s sexuality.

Joe Cunningham is a Senior Editor at RedState, as well as a former teacher and coach. He is the host of the Joe Cunningham Show, which airs from 3-4 p.m. (CT) on NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL in Lafayette, Louisiana.