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Byron Donalds Wins GOP Primary To Succeed DeSantis As Florida Governor

Headline from Forbes, from the development of Aug 18, 2026

Newest development Aug 19, 2026 · 2 reportsDonalds wins Republican primary for governor

Polls show Donalds was widely expected to win the GOP primary.

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    Byron Donalds Wins GOP Primary To Succeed DeSantis As Florida Governor

    Headline from Forbes ·

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    Donalds wins Republican primary for governor

    Headline from Cape Coralbreeze ·

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  1. Newsweek

    Byron Donalds' Chances of Winning Florida GOP Primary: Final Primary Polls (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Donalds enters Tuesday’s Republican primary for Florida governor as the overwhelming favorite.

  2. Just the News

    Byron Donalds wins Republican nomination for Florida governor (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Donalds had the endorsement of President Donald Trump and was the heavy favorite to win the nomination.

  3. News Nation Now

    Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds fights to advance in Florida governor primary (opens News Nation Now)

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    Florida voters will choose candidates for a new governor on Tuesday. Polls close at 8:00 p.m. ET.

  4. The Hill

    Live results: Candidates jockey to succeed DeSantis in Florida primary (opens The Hill)

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    Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaving the Florida governor's mansion in January, teeing up a fiery battle to succeed the term-limited state executive. Rep. Byron Donalds (R) leads the crowded GOP field and has notched President Trump's coveted endorsement.

  5. New York Post

    Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds easily wins Florida GOP gubernatorial primary (opens New York Post)

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    Rep. Byron Donalds cruised to victory Tuesday night over 10 other opponents in the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary.

  6. Fox News

    Trump's handpicked DeSantis successor wins crowded GOP primary for Florida governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Byron Donalds secured Trump's endorsement before even announcing his run, but the crowded GOP primary field included Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds To Face GOP Turncoat In Florida Governor Race (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds To Face GOP Turncoat In FL Governor Race

  8. Forbes

    Byron Donalds Wins GOP Primary To Succeed DeSantis As Florida Governor (opens Forbes)

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    Polls show Donalds was widely expected to win the GOP primary.

  9. Breitbart News

    Trump-Backed Byron Donalds Wins Florida GOP Gubernatorial Primary (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) won Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, putting the Trump-backed congressman one step closer to succeeding Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  10. American Greatness

    Morning Greatness: Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds Wins Florida GOP Gubernatorial Primary (opens American Greatness)

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    Good Wednesday morning. Here is what’s on President Trump’s agenda today: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in […] Source

  11. The Columbian

    Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida (opens The Columbian)

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    As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

  12. Latin Times

    Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds Leaves President Out of Victory Speech After Florida GOP Primary Win (opens Latin Times)

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    Donalds, a U.S. congressman, won the GOP nomination with about 48% of the vote defeating a field that included Jay Collins, who finished second with 25%

  13. Cape Coralbreeze

    Donalds wins Republican primary for governor (opens Cape Coralbreeze)

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    Congressman Byron Donalds, whose district includes Fort Myers Beach, most of Lee County and Collier County, won the Republican primary for governor on Tuesday with 47.79% of the vote in an 11-way field. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins was the runner-up with 25% of the vote.

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