Black Twitter Explodes With Pride After Andrew Gillum Wins Democratic Primary For Florida Governor

Everyone doubted mayor of Tallahassee Andrew Gillum. He was the only candidate who wasn’t a millionaire. He was number 4 in the polls only 2 weeks ago. He was believed to be a long shot. Now, the HBCU grad won the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. In his powerful acceptance speech, he said, “I am overwhelmed. There were just a few people who said that this moment would not be possible. And then there were a few more who believed that this thing was possible.”

Watch a clip below:

"I am overwhelmed," Andrew Gillum says following projected upset win in Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

"There were just a few people who said that this moment would not be possible. And then there were a few more who believed that this thing was possible." pic.twitter.com/urq9SNZOSk

— ABC News (@ABC) August 29, 2018

Gillum is the first African American to win the Democratic primary for governor of Florida and if he wins in November, he will join Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Ben Jealous in Maryland, who we are also rooting for in November to be governors of their state.

Twitter is obviously exploding with joy. See the reactions below.

Black Twitter Explodes With Pride After Andrew Gillum Wins Democratic Primary For Florida Governor was originally published on newsone.com

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Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) projected to win the Democratic primary for Florida governor! History is made! pic.twitter.com/MyoLac0ZZz
— Clay Cane (@claycane) August 29, 2018

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In Duval County @AndrewGillum won by 52% of the votes! pic.twitter.com/ajng6riekW
— Claresa Baggs™ (@ClaresaBaggs) August 29, 2018

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Dammit Florida, I think y'all have done it! Andrew Gillium is pulling away with under half of the votes counted in Broward County. pic.twitter.com/r78Lsd5XRH
— Vonderella Forcé (@VonderllaForce) August 29, 2018

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It’s official!! @AndrewGillum is the Democratic nominee to be the next Governor of Florida!!!

He just became the first African American to be nominated for Governor of Florida!!!

And he’s going to win!!! We’re so damn proud of you Andrew. You never compromised. So proud! pic.twitter.com/1u8KYxO1Hw
— Shaun King (@shaunking) August 29, 2018

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SO MUCH RESPECT FOR ANDREW GILLIUM. THE ONLY NON-MILLIONAIRE IN THE RACE AND YET HE’S LEADING.
— Bernie stan account (@whotfisrachel) August 29, 2018

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I’m about to shout all over this here house! Come on Andrew Gillium!!

How can I be in Florida and in Georgia on Election Day this year!? 😂😂 👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
— Aprill O. Turner, APR (@aprilloturner) August 29, 2018

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There it is. Congrats, @AndrewGillum!!! pic.twitter.com/B5Up04atu3
— April is in NYC (@ReignOfApril) August 29, 2018

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Congrats Andrew Gillum on making history, first African American nominee for governor in Florida. So proud of you friend @AndrewGillum
— Mohamed Salih (@MohamedMOSalih) August 29, 2018

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Dear national media, DON'T YOU DARE try to examine HOW @AndrewGillum won and get it wrong. Y'all know EXACTLY what I'm talking about. This was a ground game. He was in 3rd/4th place last week. Don't make me cuss!
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 29, 2018

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Andrew Gillum made history tonight! So, allow us to reintroduce this King, Florida’s 1st African-American Democratic Nominee for Governor. August 28, 2018 another pivotal moment for #BlackHistory! #BlackExcellence @AndrewGillum pic.twitter.com/T2KmKlkZDs
— EBONY MAGAZINE (@EBONYMag) August 29, 2018

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STACEY ABRAMS AND ANDREW GILLUM COULD BE TWO WHOLE BLACK PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS IN THE SOUTH AT THE SAME TIME. pic.twitter.com/MuduIJbcR2
— brittany packnett cunningham (@MsPackyetti) August 29, 2018

13. Kamala Harris Showed The Love…

Congratulations to @AndrewGillum on his historic victory in tonight's primary. He’s a strong progressive leader and will make a great Governor of Florida!
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 29, 2018

14. And Of Course Bernie Sanders…

Congratulations to @AndrewGillum on his victory. Tonight, Floridians joined Andrew in standing up and demanding real change and showed our nation what is possible when we stand together. Let's make history this November and make Andrew Gillum the next Governor of Florida.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 29, 2018