What happens in Florida doesn’t stay in Florida

Why Florida’s race for governor matters to Washington’s coastlines, homeowners and environmental future. Ed.: The essays, analyses and opinions presented as Community Voices express the perspectives of their authors on topics of interest and importance to the community and are not intended to reflect perspectives on behalf of Salish Current. Florida’s gubernatorial election pits Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, against Republican Byron Donalds, a congressman endorsed by President Donald Trump. Their contest carries implications beyond Florida’s borders. Governors influence state environmental agencies, disaster preparedness, insurance oversight and public spending. But their influence also extends to Washington, D.C., where alliances among governors can elevate shared priorities, advocate for federal funding and shape national policy debates. For Washington state, that makes political alignment consequential.

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