Byron Donalds, a congressman from Florida, secured the Republican nomination for governor on August 18, 2026. He is backed by former President Donald Trump and will face Democrat David Jolly in the upcoming election. Donalds has represented southwest Florida since 2021 and won against three other Republican candidates, including Jay Collins, who was endorsed by outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Byron Donalds Wins Republican Nomination for Florida Governor
Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for governor of Florida, backed by Donald Trump. He will compete against Democrat David Jolly in the election. Donalds previously served as a congressman representing southwest Florida since 2021.
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Trump-backed Byron Donalds to face Democrat David Jolly in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis
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Byron Donalds Wins Republican Nomination for Florida Governor