United States Representative from Florida since 2021
GOP’s Byron Donalds Courts Black Voters in Bid to Become Florida’s First Black Governor usnews.com
Florida Today Oct 22
Byron Donalds at a campaign stop at Grills Riverside in Melbourne on Tuesday, Oct. 20 where he spoke to Florida Today. See link below ⬇️
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Byron Donalds speaks on commercial space industry policy in Brevard
Byron Donalds speaks on commercial space industry policy in Brevard
In Democratic Broward, Byron Donalds rallies Republicans as poll shows tightening race for governor
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Florida Today Oct 20
Byron Donalds campaigns in Brevard County, promising tax relief and growth for Florida's commercial space industry. See link below ⬇️
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Byron Donalds campaigns for Florida governor seat in Brevard County
Byron Donalds campaigns for Florida governor seat in Brevard County
President Trump, campaigning for Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody in Fort Myers, Florida, said Representative Ilhan Omar should resign for ... Show more
WATCH: Byron Donalds Receives Avalanche of Profanity After Misgendering a Trans Woman
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Florida Today Oct 16
Conservative firebrand James Fishback says his supporters will shun GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and vote for the Democrat Byron Donalds ... Show more
Why is right-winger James Fishback urging voters to back David Jolly?
Why is right-winger James Fishback urging voters to back David Jolly?
With Election Day two weeks away, the major candidates for Florida governor Democrat David Jolly and Republican Byron Donalds made campaign stops across South ... Show more
Fox News Deals Ultra-MAGA Candidate Humiliating Blow: The network reports that a once-thought-impossible political upset may be brewing in the president’s ...
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Byron Donalds’ plan to lower electric bills could raise them instead, experts say
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With 2 weeks to go, new UNF poll shows Donalds and Jolly neck and neck: With 2 weeks to go, a new UNF poll released Wednesday morning shows Byron Donalds and ...
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Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor is hoping to capitalize on Black voters’ frustration with the Democratic Party.
READ MORE: Can Donalds convince Black voters to leave the Democratic Party, like he did?
Opposition to hyer-scale datacenters is an issue that unites Democrats and Republicans, with a majority of voters from both partities expressing dislike ... Show more
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Florida polls show Republicans lead Democrats in governor and Senate races, but contests remain close
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It’s a reflection of a difficult reality for Black candidates like Byron Donalds and Angie Nixon, especially in a Southern state ... Show more
Contests for Florida governor, senator offer different strategies for handling race
Contests for Florida governor, senator offer different strategies for handling race
Bendixen & Amandi poll shows David Jolly leading Byron Donalds 52%-26% in Broward. Support for property tax amendment falls when voters hear warnings ... Show more
Poll: Jolly leads in Broward, narrow support for tax amendment
Poll: Jolly leads in Broward, narrow support for tax amendment
David Jolly bet on Republican voters in Florida’s governor race. Will it pay off?
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Paid articlePaywall J.D. Vance in Lakeland: Floridians have “easiest choice” with Donalds: The vice president was in Florida stumping for the Byron Donalds, but also took jabs at ...
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Paid articlePaywall Angie Nixon urges Florida’s Black voters not to fall for Byron Donalds’ pitch
READ MORE: Angie Nixon urges Florida’s Black voters not to fall for Byron Donalds’ pitch
Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate: The new survey shows the state’s Hispanic voters shifting away from President Donald Trump ...
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Florida Today Oct 06
A closer look at where Florida's gubernatorial candidates stand on issues: Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly differ on background and on the ...
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Angie Nixon urges Florida’s Black voters not to fall for Byron Donalds’ pitch: Angie Nixon urges Black voters not to support Byron Donalds, arguing policy matter ...
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Can Donalds convince Black voters to leave the Democratic Party, like he did?: Donalds courts Black voters across Florida, meeting HBCU students and Haitian ...
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David Jolly Within Striking Distance of Byron Donalds: Florida Poll: Democrat David Jolly trails GOP nominee Byron Donalds by 2 points in Florida's governor race ...
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OpinionHerald endorsement for Florida governor | Opinion: The Herald Editorial Board releases its endorsements in the Nov. 3 election.
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Florida Today Oct 04
Data center backlash tests Byron Donalds campaign for governor: Byron Donalds continues to explain his evolving position on data centers as President Donald ...
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Democrats dream of putting Florida back in play. Are they squandering their chance?
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Bendixen & Amandi poll shows David Jolly leading Byron Donalds 52%-26% in Broward. Support for property tax amendment falls when voters hear warnings ... Show more
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OPINION: With polls showing a tight race for governor, fretful Sun Sentinel readers continue to question the strategy of Democratic nominee David Jolly ... Show more
David Jolly must debate Byron Donalds | Letters to the editor – Sun Sentinel
David Jolly must debate Byron Donalds | Letters to the editor – Sun Sentinel
Is Donald Trump dragging down Florida’s Republican candidates?: With JD Vance headed to Lakeland on Thursday to campaign for Byron Donalds ...
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Paid articlePaywall Trump announces Florida rallies to boost Byron Donalds: Vice President JD Vance will be in Lakeland on Thursday.
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Paid articlePaywall Trump, irked by reporting, announces Florida rallies to boost Byron Donalds: Trump condemns reports that Donalds distanced himself after website changes and ...
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Byron Donalds to spend at least $1M on new Spanish-language campaign ads
READ MORE: Byron Donalds to spend at least $1M on new Spanish-language campaign ads
Do Democrats have a chance in November in GOP-dominated Florida?: Do Democrats have a chance of winning in November in GOP-dominated Florida? Experts say ...
orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/27/do-democrats-have-a-chance-in-november-in-gop-dominated-florida/
Trump, irked by reporting, announces Florida rallies to boost Byron Donalds: Trump condemns reports that Donalds distanced himself after website changes and ...
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Trump Melts Down in 449-Word Rant as MAGA Candidate Abandons Him: The president devoted his morning to trying to convince supporters that the humiliating news ...
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Florida Today Sep 21
David Jolly accuses Byron Donalds of 'bad faith,' declines debates: Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly says he won't debate Republican Byron Donalds ...
tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/09/20/no-gubernatorial-debates-jolly-accuses-republican-donalds-bad-faith/91864940007/
Trump slams reporting on removal of his endorsements from GOP candidate’s website
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Florida Today Sep 26
OpinionWill race matter more than party in Florida's governor election?: Byron Donalds could become Florida's first Black governor. Could that history alter how Black ...
floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/09/20/could-race-sway-floridas-2026-election-for-governor/91774239007/
Donalds calls Trump agenda ‘common sense’ after some mentions removed from campaign website
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Republicans Say They’re ‘Bracing for Worst’ in Trump’s Deep Red Backyard: A race that seemed nearly impossible for Democrats to win months ago is now considered ...
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Byron Donalds Yanks Multiple Trump References From His Campaign Website: Miami Herald
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Florida Today Sep 20
OpinionWill race matter more than party in Florida's governor election?: Byron Donalds could become Florida's first Black governor. Could that history alter how Black ...
floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/09/20/could-race-sway-floridas-2026-election-for-governor/91774239007/
David Jolly and Byron Donalds debate debates in Florida governor showdown: The Democratic and Republican nominees don’t agree on much, including setting up a ...
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Paid articlePaywall Erika Donalds says teachers are the biggest impediment to tech in schools: Erika Donalds, founder of OptimaEd and charter schools in Florida, says teachers block ...
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Florida voters won’t see a debate between Jolly and Donalds — or other top races: Democratic nominee for governor David Jolly announced he would not debate ...
orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/21/florida-voters-wont-see-a-debate-between-jolly-and-donalds-or-other-top-races/
DDHQ shifts Florida governor race to toss-up: Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) shifted the Florida governor’s race to a toss-up amid a rough electoral environment for ...
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Can David Jolly win Florida’s governor race? Possibly, say handicappers: Jolly faces shortfalls in contributions and Democratic voters, but national oddsmakers ...
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Paid articlePaywall Disability advocate JJ Holmes says David Jolly has the right answers about the waitlist for Medicaid waivers, while Byron Donalds just talks about fraud ... Show more
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OpinionTeachers, Erika Donalds thinks you’re in the way of AI | Column: The wife of would-be governor Byron Donalds stands to benefit financially from tech in ...
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Paid articlePaywall On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins fulfilled a campaign promise and endorsed his onetime rival, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, for Florida governor ... Show more
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Fact-checking Donalds, Jolly comments at South Florida event: PolitiFact | This may be the closest the two gubernatorial candidates will get to debating this ...
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Byron Donalds says his answer to the power consumption for the Florida AI Data Centers is to build micro nuclear reactors ... Show more
Florida Today Sep 16
Could race play a role in Florida's next governor's race? A potential matchup between Byron Donalds and David Jolly is raising questions about party ... Show more
Florida governor matchup scrambles race, party lines | Exclusive
Florida governor matchup scrambles race, party lines | Exclusive
Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly: What Poll Shows Under 2 Months to Midterms: David Jolly narrowly leads Byron Donalds in a new Florida governor poll ...
newsweek.com/byron-donalds-vs-david-jolly-what-polls-show-under-2-months-to-midterms-12428834
Who Is Byron Donalds, the Trump-Backed Favorite for Florida Governor?: The Naples-area congressman won the primary Tuesday and is largely favored to replace Gov ...
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Key FactsDonalds takes Florida Republican governor primary
Aug 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The Associated Press called Donalds the winner once polling stations closed, after he decisively outpaced the other contenders.
- Backing from Donald Trump and Rick Scott, together with more than $10 million raised in the latest quarter, gave him a financial lead; that amount was 10 times each rival’s total.
- Donalds has held Florida’s southwestern 19th District since 2021 and advances conservative positions, but Ron DeSantis did not endorse his campaign.
- Democrat David Jolly won his party’s primary and is set to oppose Donalds in November along with seven other named candidates and five contenders permitted to receive write-in votes.
Florida is now a red state.— Aubrey Jewett, political science professor at the University of Central Florida, told TIME that Florida is now a red state.
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds took questions from UCF's Turning Point chapter, delving into key issues in his race against Democrat David Jolly ... Show more
Byron Donalds doubles down on AI data centers at UCF Turning Point event
Byron Donalds doubles down on AI data centers at UCF Turning Point event
Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody both say they are campaigning on affordability but they won’t denounce Donald Trump’s tariffs ... Show more
Letters: Donalds, Moody follow GOP playbook | Don’t run from blame | Show character – Orlando Sentinel
Letters: Donalds, Moody follow GOP playbook | Don’t run from blame | Show character – Orlando Sentinel
Donalds said tech industry backing “has no bearing on my decisions.”
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Byron Donalds doubles down on AI data centers at UCF Turning Point event – Orlando Sentinel
Byron Donalds doubles down on AI data centers at UCF Turning Point event – Orlando Sentinel
Maxwell: Disgusting waste. Florida taxpayers fund political campaigns: Scott Maxwell: Byron Donalds has already taken more than $100 million from vested ...
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Paid articlePaywall Donalds dismisses Jolly’s call for new Hope Florida investigation as ‘politics’: Byron Donalds dismissed David Jolly’s call for new Hope Florida investigation as ...
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No evidence linking illegal immigration to measles outbreak, despite Donalds’ comment
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Paid articlePaywall OpinionEditorial: Angie Nixon ascends, and Byron Donalds has a big GOP problem: We analyze the major results in Florida's primary and how it brings a much sharper focus ...
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A Republican candidate forum was meant to stoke party unity before the Nov. 3 election and promote and endorse the ticket, including the candidacy of U.S. Rep ... Show more
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Letters: Donalds will win | Candidates must stop ‘hate’ talk | E-bike nuisance: A recent editorial discounting Byron Donalds' chances to win the ...
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3 reasons why David Jolly could win Florida’s governor’s race: Democrats haven’t won Florida’s Governor’s Mansion since 1994. Many think Jolly will change that.
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsJolly challenges Donalds in Florida governor race
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- David Jolly received more than 60% in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, qualifying him for a Nov. 3 contest with Byron Donalds.
- The article regards Donalds’ connection to Donald Trump as a possible liability and reports that Trump’s approval has declined by around 15 percentage points since early 2025.
- A Hart Research survey of 600 likely Florida voters conducted in mid-August found unfavorable views of Donalds at 43% versus about 40% favorable, while Jolly recorded 20% and 30%, respectively; the article says the poll is not conclusive.
- The article says Angie Nixon’s grassroots campaign could increase Democratic turnout and assist Jolly especially in North Florida, where Donalds performed less strongly in the primary.
I reject socialism.— David Jolly, during an MS NOW interview, proclaiming his rejection of socialism.
Florida Governor's Race Shifts in Democrats' Favor by Top Forecaster: Democrats have not won the Florida governorship in more than 25 years but are hoping for an ...
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Byron Donalds picks Bryan Avila as running mate in governor’s race: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, tapped state Sen ...
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Governor Ron DeSantis officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday night as his preferred successor in the race for Florida governor ... Show more
Florida governor's race: DeSantis backs Byron Donalds as Republicans rally in Tampa
Florida governor's race: DeSantis backs Byron Donalds as Republicans rally in Tampa