Florida governor's race reflects vast gulf in US politics

Issued on: 05/11/2018 - 17:39Modified: 07/11/2018 - 08:07

By: Surabhi TANDON | Sophie PRZYCHODNY

1 min

US voters headed to the polls on November 6 for the midterm elections. This year, the polls took place against the backdrop of a polarisation in views, with a stark move away from the political centre. The Florida governor's race -- one of the closest -- was a prime example. It pitted Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate who openly supports Donald Trump, against Andrew Gillum, a progressive Democrat. FRANCE 24’s correspondents report from Florida.

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A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, James Vasina and Gaëlle Essoo.

US midterm elections
Florida
US politics