’Florida is where woke goes to die’: Republican Ron DeSantis re-elected as governor

Ultra-conservative Republican Ron DeSantis defeated Democrat Charlie Crist in the midterm elections, granting him a second term as Florida’s governor. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► DeSantis’s win could serve as a launchpad for a White House bid in 2024, after being hailed as a rising star in the Republican party. The US midterms have been seen largely as a referendum for Biden’s presidency with Democrats beating expectations since voting closed. Midterm elections 2022: Democrats beating expectations as John Fetterman wins crucial US Senate race – live ► #top-of-blog The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily new