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Who is Byron Donalds? Florida Rep. wants to replace DeSantis as governor

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando, on the newest of 2 developments

Republican U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds announced on Tuesday that he plans to run for Florida governor in the 2026 election. Here's what we know about him.

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Feb 21, 2025
Donald Trump gives his endorsement for Florida governor
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Feb 26, 2025Newest
Who is Byron Donalds? Florida Rep. wants to replace DeSantis as governor
Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

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Tampa Bay Times
Who is Byron Donalds? Donald Trump just endorsed him for governor. (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Feb 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The third-term U.S. representative might be Florida’s next governor.
Fox News
Trump says this congressman would have his 'Total Endorsement' if he runs for Florida governor (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 20, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump is making it very clear he would endorse Republican Rep. Byron Donalds if he runs in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Daily Caller
Trump Endorses Byron Donalds To Serve As Florida’s Next Governor (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 20, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds in Florida’s GOP primary for the state’s 2026 gubernatorial contest.
NBC News
Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026 (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 20, 2025
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.
Newsweek
Donald Trump gives his endorsement for Florida governor (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 20, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump says Rep. Byron Donalds should enter his name in the Florida governor's race.
UPI
Trump announces support for Rep. Byron Donalds as Florida's next governor (opens UPI)
Published Feb 20, 2025
UPI's feed description
President Donald Trump made Rep. Byron Donalds the early frontrunner in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Ron DeSantis, saying on Truth Social on Thursday that he would have his endorsement.
Latin Times
Trump Says He Would Endorse Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for Governor: 'Run, Byron, Run!' (opens Latin Times)
Published Feb 20, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) for a potential run for governor of Florida.
Washington Examiner
Trump encourages and endorses Byron Donalds to run for governor of Florida (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 20, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
The president pledged to give Donalds his full endorsement, announcing it in a post on Truth Social on Thursday evening.
Washington Examiner
DeSantis doubts Byron Donalds's chances in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 23, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) expressed doubt that Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) should focus on his future ambitions but rather on achieving legislative accomplishments with a slim Republican House majority.
WSVN Miami
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he’s running for Florida governor - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Feb 25, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he’s entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,
FOX 35 Orlando
Who is Byron Donalds? Florida Rep. wants to replace DeSantis as governor (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Feb 25, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Republican U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds announced on Tuesday that he plans to run for Florida governor in the 2026 election. Here's what we know about him.
Black Enterprise
Byron Donalds To Run For Florida Governor; Ron DeSantis Is Salty (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Feb 25, 2025
Black Enterprise's feed description
During an interview, Donalds said he hopes to take over for Gov. Ron DeSantis and lead Florida 'into the future.'
Washington Examiner
Byron Donalds announces 2026 run to be Florida governor (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 25, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump has endorsed Byron Donalds to be Florida's next governor, but the person currently holding the position, Ron DeSantis, hasn't.
NBC 6 South Florida
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he's running for Florida governor (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Feb 25, 2025
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he’s entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026. Donalds is a Republican congressman from...
Townhall
It's Official: Byron Donalds Is Running for Governor (opens Townhall)
Published Feb 25, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando
Rep. Byron Donalds, with Trump endorsement, says he’s running for Florida governor (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Feb 25, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., announced plans to run for Florida governor next year during an interview on Fox News' "Hannity" Tuesday night.
CBS News
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 25, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
The Boston Globe
Representative Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he’s running for Florida governor (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Feb 25, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
Donalds has been a frequent Trump surrogate and was on the short list to be his vice presidential running mate last year.
Tampa Bay Times
Byron Donalds announces 2026 run for governor (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Feb 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
President Donald Trump last week said he would endorse Donalds if he ran.
Roll Call
Byron Donalds, with Trump endorsement, announces bid for governor (opens Roll Call)
Published Feb 25, 2025
Roll Call's feed description
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he's running for governor after securing the endorsement of Donald Trump.
Newsweek
Byron Donalds announces bid for Florida governor after Trump endorsement (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 25, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Donalds made the announcement Tuesday night while speaking with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
The Daily Signal
Byron Donalds Confirms Run for Florida Governor (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Feb 25, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
President Donald Trump takes to Truth Social to offer his early endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds for the Florida governor's race next year.
The Daily Caller
Byron Donalds Confirms Run For FL Governor (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 25, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday evening on Fox News that he will be running for governor next year.
Breitbart News
Donalds: I'm Running for FL Governor (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 25, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Hannity," Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced he's running for the governorship of Florida in 2026. | Clips
New York Post
Rep. Byron Donalds announces he’ll run to be Florida’s next governor: ‘Time to now take the mantle’ (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 25, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., announced plans to run for Florida governor next year during an interview on Fox News' "Hannity" Tuesday night.

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