US EditionRep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he’s running for Florida governor
- Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by former President Donald Trump, announced his candidacy for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election, aiming to become the state's first Black governor.
- Current Governor Ron DeSantis suggested his wife Casey would be a worthy successor but claimed Donalds was not part of his conservative victories.
- Political analysts predicted Donalds would easily win the Republican primary based on Trump's endorsement, while a Democrat dismissed the candidates as failing to address Floridians' key concerns.
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Tallahassee Reports
News Service of FloridaDonalds Formally Enters Governor’s Race
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After announcing his candidacy Tuesday night on Fox News, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds filed paperwork Wednesday to formally enter the 2026 race for governor. Donalds, a Naples Republican, became the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. Donalds made the move after receiving backing last week from President Donald Trump. “I stand shoulder…
Democrat Pizzo, edging closer to run for Florida governor, sees Republican Donalds candidacy as irrelevant
“Bully for him,” Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo says about U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds entering the Republican primary for Florida governor. "I don't really (care) who the candidate is." Pizzo may run for governor himself.
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