What major factors contributed to Gillum's loss?

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He was a corrupt mayor and was an easy target for the inevitable socialism attacks. And DeSantis brought out the base. Plus, a hotly contested senate seat with the outgoing governor running made this a much higher turnout and more hypernationalized electorate than in previous years.

Dems should have nominated Gwen Graham. I still believe she would have won.