Florida Democrats made history on Tuesday by picking Andrew Gillum, the charismatic liberal and mayor of Tallahassee, as their nominee for governor.He is the first black nominee for Florida governor from either major party.

Supporters think Gillum can win in November by energizing young voters and minority voters who tend to sit out midterm elections.“I sincerely believe that what is going to deliver us to victory is that there are hard working people in this state who think they deserve a voice in their government and and we're going to give it to them,” Gillum said Tuesday night in Tallahassee.SunSentinel