On August 25, 2026, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who won the GOP primary, announced that Florida state Senator Bryan Ávila would be his running mate in the Sunshine State's gubernatorial election.
Congressman Byron Donalds announced his running mate on 25 August 2026 during a campaign event as he runs for Florida governor.
David Jolly, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, stated on 2026-08-20 that he is not focused on left-right political divisions but rather on finding solutions to major issues and making things right for Americans.
GOP Representative Donalds announced his candidacy against Democrat Jolly in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race on August 19, 2026. The race will test President Trump's political grip on Florida and Democrats' ability to make the state competitive nationally.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) won the GOP nomination for Florida governor on August 19, 2026, and said it is President Trump's decision whether to campaign for him. Line 3 is an unrelated social media post attacking the Republican Party and Trump over financial ties.
Former Republican U.S. Congressman David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor on August 19, 2026, on an affordability platform. He seeks to appeal to voters disaffected with President Trump in a heavily Republican state.
On 2026-08-19, three-term Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won Florida's gubernatorial primary, backed by President Trump's endorsement. If elected, Donalds would become Florida's first Black governor; he is heavily favored in the general election.
Former Republican U.S. Congressman David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination for Florida governor on August 19, 2026. He plans to appeal to Trump-disaffected voters in a state where Republicans vastly outnumber Democrats.
On August 19, 2026, Republican Representative Byron Donalds won the GOP primary and Democrat David Jolly won the Democratic primary for Florida governor, setting up a general election contest. Donalds entered the general election with a significant financial advantage.