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Donalds taps Miami-area senator Ávila as running mate for Florida governor
florida-politics3 days ago

Donalds taps Miami-area senator Ávila as running mate for Florida governor

Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds announced state Sen. Bryan Ávila of Hialeah as his running mate, aiming to broaden support in Miami-Dade and among Latino voters. Ávila, a Cuban-American and National Guardsman who has sponsored tax-cut and data-center legislation and backed Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, was unveiled at the Freedom Tower in Miami as Donalds seeks to rally a statewide coalition against Democrat David Jolly and Gwen Graham, with a focus on affordability and opposing socialism.

via Miami Herald|
#bryan-avila#byron-donalds#florida-politics
Donalds Claims Immigration Fueled Florida’s Measles Spike in CBS Interview
politics-and-government4 days ago

Donalds Claims Immigration Fueled Florida’s Measles Spike in CBS Interview

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds told CBS's Margaret Brennan that measles outbreaks in Florida are driven by rampant illegal immigration rather than gaps in vaccination, arguing outbreaks occur where people enter the country illegally and miss vaccination schedules, while Brennan pressed on vaccination policy and healthcare costs as Donalds campaigns to be Florida's governor.

via Yahoo|
#byron-donalds#florida#illegal-immigration
David Jolly Bets Turnout and Headwinds for Trump-Backed Opponent in Florida Governor Race
politics8 days ago

David Jolly Bets Turnout and Headwinds for Trump-Backed Opponent in Florida Governor Race

The article argues that David Jolly could win Florida’s governor race despite Byron Donalds’ money and Trump endorsement due to three factors: Trump’s waning influence may hurt Donalds in a general election; Donalds’ own unfavorable-to-favorable ratings and weaker performance in rural counties signal vulnerabilities; and Democrat Angie Nixon’s Senate bid could boost turnout among Democrats and progressives, especially in North Florida, helping Jolly as he frames himself as a moderate alternative.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#byron-donalds#david-jolly#florida
David Jolly Secures Democratic Bid for Florida Governor to Face Byron Donalds
politics9 days ago

David Jolly Secures Democratic Bid for Florida Governor to Face Byron Donalds

David Jolly, a former Republican congressman who switched to the Democratic Party, won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor and will face Republican Byron Donalds in November. Gwen Graham will run for Lieutenant Governor. Jolly pitches a broad, cross‑partisan coalition—Democrats, disaffected Republicans and independents—to end decades of Republican control in Florida, framing his campaign as post‑ideological and focused on broad change. Fundraising shows Donalds accumulating far more support than Jolly, highlighting the GOP’s competitive position in the state despite Jolly’s bid.

via WLRN|
#byron-donalds#david-jolly#florida
politics9 days ago

Florida's Black Voters Defy Labels in Split Primary Outcomes

Florida’s primaries produced three striking outcomes that show Black voters aren’t a monolith: a Trump-backed Black Republican (Byron Donalds) is headed for the governor’s race, Angie Nixon, a Black progressive, won the Democratic Senate nomination, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz won in a heavily Black district. Taken together, the results suggest Black Floridians are being courted across the ideological spectrum and will base choices on issues like cost of living, opportunity, and representation rather than race alone, signaling a learning curve for both parties ahead of the November vote.

via The Root|
#angie-nixon#black-voters#byron-donalds
Dem Internal Poll Shows Jolly Narrowly Ahead of Donalds in Florida Race
florida-politics9 days ago

Dem Internal Poll Shows Jolly Narrowly Ahead of Donalds in Florida Race

An internal Democratic Governors Association poll conducted Aug. 10–13 by Hart Research Associates finds Democrat David Jolly leading Republican Byron Donalds by 1 point (46% to 45%) in a Florida-leaning sample (R+12). The survey casts Jolly as having broader appeal to independents and Hispanics, while Donalds is seen unfavorably by more voters. It notes potential crossover voting from Republicans (about 18%), a spending edge for Donalds, and suggests a tougher, more ambiguous race than public polls that show Donalds ahead.

via Florida Politics|
#byron-donalds#david-jolly#democratic-governors-association
politics10 days ago

Trump-backed Republican and centrist Democrat collide in Florida governor showdown

Florida’s governor race is set after GOP Rep. Byron Donalds won his primary with strong Trump backing and no endorsement from DeSantis, while former Rep. David Jolly captured the Democratic nomination on a more centrist path and tapped Gwen Graham as running mate, signaling a high-stakes general election that could test Trump’s influence and DeSantis’ waning clout in a ruby-red state.

via politico.com|
#byron-donalds#david-jolly#florida
politics10 days ago

Florida GOP races to unite after bruising primary season

Florida Republicans are shifting from a high‑tension primary season—marked by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ refusal to endorse a successor and rivals attacking Rep. Byron Donalds—to a push for unity ahead of November, with Trump endorsements uneven and turnout potentially soft as DeSantis and Trump sit out this cycle. The party faces internal disputes and races for open seats, but leadership seeks to pivot toward defeating Democrats and preserving GOP control.

via Politico|
#byron-donalds#florida#politics
politics22 days ago

Donalds rises as Florida’s property tax reform champion

Rep. Byron Donalds has emerged as the leading booster of Florida’s Amendment 3, spending millions on ads and framing property tax relief as essential to affordability, while Gov. DeSantis remains largely on the sidelines. Donalds has pledged to craft a funding formula to shield smaller counties if the measure passes, and to pursue alternative relief if it fails, all amid lawsuits and opposition about the proposal’s broader impact on local governments and services.

via Politico|
#affordability#amendment-3#byron-donalds
politics1 month ago

Tech money powers Byron Donalds’ Florida governor bid

Rep. Byron Donalds’ bid for Florida governor is fueled by six- and seven-figure donations from Florida data-center developers, AI groups, and pro-business PACs, as he balances industry growth with protections for voters and has pushed the Protecting Ratepayers Act to shift data-center costs to private developers. He maintains a large fundraising lead ahead of the primaries amid a mixed public mood on data centers and AI regulation.

via Politico|
#ai#byron-donalds#campaign-finance
politics6 months ago

Casey DeSantis: The Unspoken X-Factor in Florida’s 2026 Governor Race

Casey DeSantis’s political future remains uncertain as she steps up public appearances around health initiatives, but insiders generally expect she won’t run for governor. Speculation persists, tied to her husband’s trajectory and Trump’s backing for Byron Donalds, with a June 12 entry deadline looming and the DeSantis duo remaining tight-lipped about plans.

via Politico|
#byron-donalds#casey-desantis#florida-politics
Florida candidates split over Trump Truth Social post about Obama
politics6 months ago

Florida candidates split over Trump Truth Social post about Obama

Trump’s Truth Social post depicting Barack Obama as an ape drew swift backlash and became a flashpoint in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, with Byron Donalds’ campaign blaming a staffer for the post, rival James Fishback defending the clip and courting racially charged rhetoric, and Democrat David Jolly condemning it as vile; other candidates offered little comment, highlighting ongoing race-related tensions shaping the contest.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#byron-donalds#florida-politics#gubernatorial-race
state-politics7 months ago

Donalds Holds Front-Runner Status as Florida GOP Governor’s Race Sees Scramble for No. 2

Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Trump, leads Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary with seven months to go, turning the contest into a race for second as DeSantis’ endorsement remains uncertain. High-profile rivals like Jay Collins and Paul Renner have entered the field but polls still show them in single digits, while hypothetical matchups with Florida’s first lady suggest Donalds would win decisively. Donalds’ fundraising (~$45 million), name ID, and a strong campaign team bolster his front-runner position, though opponents argue the race could tighten and scrutinize Donalds’ finances, his wife’s charter-school business, and past associations. DeSantis allies are divided on endorsements, with some suggesting Renner as a credible alternative; the dynamic remains fluid as campaigns eye late developments and potential new entrants into the race.

via Politico|
#byron-donalds#donalds-endorsements#florida