Byron Donalds

David Jolly hopes to break a decades-long streak by becoming the first Democratic governor of Florida since 1994. He faces Rep. Byron Donalds in a competitive midterm race focused on insurance reform and data centers.

Byron Donalds seeks to win over Florida's Black electorate, aiming for a historic victory as the party's first Black elected governor candidate.

Candidates for governor outline competing plans for Florida's property insurance crisis, with Democrats proposing executive action and Republicans focusing on market transfers.

Florida’s top political contests will feature no debates as candidates dodge stages, citing bad faith and false claims from opponents ahead of the Nov 3 vote.

Uncertainty surrounds potential televised debates in the 2026 Florida governor's race. Midterm election patterns suggest stage appearances remain a key question for candidates David Jolly and Byron Donalds.

Candidates differ sharply: Jolly wants a state ban on data centers; Donalds favors local control. Both discuss targeted tax relief as alternatives to full homestead repeal.

Analysis reveals how blocking Byron Donalds' gubernatorial bid and investigations into Hope Florida created political pressure that shaped Ron DeSantis's final months in office.

Congressman Byron Donalds refutes Bill Maher's allegations that racism influenced GOP primary outcomes in key Panhandle counties during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher.

Byron Donalds officially names Bryan Avila as his running mate for Florida governor during a campaign stop in Miami, solidifying his ticket ahead of the upcoming election cycle.

Rep. Byron Donalds aligns with current state leadership on school vaccines, supporting increased parental control over immunization choices for students across Florida districts.

Byron Donalds backed Trump in the GOP primary, a win that could lead him to run for Florida Governor against current leadership.

Florida held its primary on Aug 18, 2026. Key results include Donalds vs Jolly for Governor, a runoff for Orange County Mayor, and Angie Gallo elected School Board Chair.