2026 Florida gubernatorial election
The2026 Florida gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the nextgovernor of Florida , alongside other state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on August 18, 2026.[ 1] Republican GovernorRon DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek election to a third consecutive term.
Democrats have not won a gubernatorial election in Florida sinceLawton Chiles was re-elected Governor in1994 .
A heavily populatedSouth Atlantic state with a large and increasingly conservativeLatino American population and the northern parts lying in theBible Belt , Florida is considered to be a moderately to stronglyred state , having not elected a Democratic governor since 1994 nor a Democrat for president since2012 and having moved significantly rightward in the last decade. In2022 , incumbent governorRon DeSantis was re-elected by a 19.4% margin, a considerable improvement from his 0.4-point victory four years earlier in thegubernatorial election during the2018 blue wave . This was followed two years later by RepublicanDonald Trump winning his adoptive home state by a 13% margin as he won a second non-consecutive presidential term, improving his 3.4% margin of victory in2020 and seemingly diminishing Florida's longtimeswing-state status . Republicans also control all statewide offices, a large majority of the state's U.S. House delegation, both U.S. Senate seats, and supermajorities in both houses of theFlorida Legislature .
Eligibility and requirements [ edit ] Article IV, Section 5(b) of theFlorida Constitution states that, for a person to serve as governor, they must:[ 2]
Be at least thirty years old; Be a permanent resident of Florida for at least seven years; Not have served as governor for six years or more of the two prior terms. Bill Reicherter, real estate agent, candidate for state house in2024 , and candidate for state senate in2022 [ 9] Byron Donalds
Executive branch officials
Donald Trump ,president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[ 12] Scott Bessent ,Secretary of the Treasury (2025–present)[ 13] Dan Bongino ,Deputy Director of the FBI (2025–2026)[ 14] Doug Burgum ,Secretary of the Interior (2025–present)[ 13] Joe Gebbia ,Chief Design Officer (2025–present)[ 13] Jacob Helberg ,Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment (2025–present)[ 13] Peter Lamelas ,U.S. Ambassador to Argentina (2025–present)[ 13] Kelly Loeffler ,Administrator of the Small Business Administration (2025–present)[ 13] Dan Newlin , nominee to beU.S. Ambassador to Colombia [ 13] John Phelan ,Secretary of the Navy (2025–present)[ 13] Andrew Puzder ,U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (2025–present)[ 13] David Sacks , co-chair of thePresident's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (2025–present)[ 13] Steve Witkoff ,U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East (2025–present)[ 13] Sarah Huckabee Sanders ,governor of Arkansas (2023–present) and formerWhite House Press Secretary (2017–2019)[ 15] Elon Musk , formerSenior Advisor to the President (2025)(Independent) [ 16] U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
Aaron Bean ,FL-04 [ 19] Gus Bilirakis ,FL-12 [ 20] Vern Buchanan ,FL-16 [ 21] Kat Cammack ,FL-03 [ 22] Mario Díaz-Balart ,FL-26 [ 23] Neal Dunn ,FL-02 [ 24] Tom Emmer ,House Majority Whip (2023–present) fromMN-06 (2015–present)[ 25] Randy Fine ,FL-06 [ 26] Scott Franklin ,FL-18 [ 23] Russell Fry ,SC-07 (2023–present)[ 27] Mike Haridopolos ,FL-8 [ 28] Mike Johnson ,Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2023–present) fromLA-04 [ 29] Laurel Lee ,FL-15 [ 23] Anna Paulina Luna ,FL-13 [ 30] Brian Mast ,FL-21 [ 23] Lisa McClain ,MI-09 (2021–present)[ 25] Jeff Miller ,FL-01 [ 13] Cory Mills ,FL-07 [ 22] Jimmy Patronis ,FL-01 [ 31] Chip Roy ,TX-21 (2019–present)[ 32] John Rutherford ,FL-05 [ 23] María Elvira Salazar ,FL-27 [ 23] Steve Scalise ,House Majority Leader (2023–present) fromLA-01 (2008–present)[ 25] Elise Stefanik ,NY-21 (2015–present)[ 25] Daniel Webster ,FL-11 [ 23] State officials
Carlos Beruff , former chair of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (2017–2018)[ 13] State senators
State representatives
Shane Abbott ,state representative from the5th district (2022–present)[ 36] Adam Anderson ,state representative from the 57th district (2022–present)[ 36] Alex Andrade ,state representative from the2nd district (2018–present)[ 36] Jessica Baker ,state representative from the17th district (2022–present)[ 36] Webster Barnaby ,state representative from the29th district (2020–present)[ 36] Yvette Benarroch ,state representative from the 81st district (2024–present)[ 36] Dean Black ,state representative from the15th district (2022–present)[ 36] Erika Booth ,state representative from the 35th district (2024–present)[ 36] David Borrero ,state representative from the 111th district (2020–present)[ 36] Adam Botana ,state representative from the 80th district (2020–present)[ 36] Nathan Boyles ,state representative from the3rd district (2025–present)[ 36] Robbie Brackett ,state representative from the 34th district (2022–present)[ 36] James Buchanan ,state representative from the 74th district (2018–present)[ 36] Demi Busatta ,state representative from the 114th district (2020–present)[ 36] Jennifer Canady ,state representative from the 50th district (2022–present)[ 36] Hillary Cassel ,state representative from the 101st district (2022–present)[ 36] Nan Cobb ,state representative from the26th district (2024–present)[ 36] Wyman Duggan , speaker pro tempore of theFlorida House of Representatives (2024–present) from the12th district (2018–present)[ 36] Tiffany Esposito ,state representative from the 77th district (2022–present)[ 36] Richard Gentry ,state representative from the27th district (2024–present)[ 36] Anne Gerwig ,state representative from the 93rd district (2024–present)[ 36] Mike Giallombardo ,state representative from the 79th district (2020–present)[ 36] Karen Gonzalez Pittman ,state representative from the 65th district (2022–present)[ 36] Sam Greco ,state representative from the19th district (2024–present)[ 36] Philip Griffitts ,state representative from the6th district (2022–present)[ 36] Jeff Holcomb ,state representative from the53rd district (2022–present)[ 36] Berny Jacques ,state representative from the 59th district (2022–present)[ 26] Kim Kendall ,state representative from the18th district (2024–present)[ 36] Traci Koster ,state representative from the 64th district (2020–present)[ 36] Vicki Lopez ,state representative from the113th district (2022–present)[ 36] Fiona McFarland ,state representative from the73rd district (2020–present)[ 36] Lauren Melo ,state representative from the 80th district (2020–present)[ 37] Monique Miller ,state representative from the33rd district (2024–present)[ 36] Jim Mooney ,state representative from the120th district (2020–present)[ 36] Danny Nix Jr. ,state representative from the75th district (2024–present)[ 36] Toby Overdorf ,state representative from the 85th district (2018–present)[ 36] Bill Partington ,state representative from the28th district (2024–present)[ 36] Daniel Perez ,speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 116th district (2018–present)[ 36] Jenna Persons-Mulicka ,state representative from the 78th district (2020–present)[ 36] Rachel Plakon ,state representative from the 36th district (2022–present)[ 36] Susan Plasencia ,state representative from the 37th district (2022–present)[ 36] Juan Carlos Porras ,state representative from the119th district (2022–present)[ 36] Mike Redondo ,state representative from the118th district (2023–present)[ 36] Alex Rizo ,state representative from the 112th district (2020–present)[ 36] Spencer Roach , formerstate representative from the 76th district (2018–2024)[ 26] Will Robinson ,state representative from the71st district (2018–present)[ 36] Michelle Salzman ,state representative from the1st district (2020–present)[ 36] Judson Sapp ,state representative from the20th district (2024–present)[ 36] Jason Shoaf ,state representative from the7th district (2019–present)[ 36] Tyler Sirois , Majority Leader of theFlorida House of Representatives (2024–present) from the31st district (2018–present)[ 36] David Smith ,state representative from the 38th district (2018–present)[ 36] John Snyder ,state representative from the 86th district (2020–present)[ 36] Paula Stark ,state representative from the 47th district (2022–present)[ 36] Kevin Steele ,state representative from the 55th district (2022–present)[ 36] Josie Tomkow ,state representative from the 39th district (2018–present)[ 36] Dana Trabulsy ,state representative from the 84th district (2020–present)[ 36] Chase Tramont ,state representative from the30th district (2022–present)[ 36] Kaylee Tuck ,state representative from the 83rd district (2020–present)[ 36] Susan Valdes ,state representative from the 64th district (2018–present)[ 36] Party officials
Local officials
Individuals
Marc Andreessen , co-founder ofAndreessen Horowitz [ 13] Brian D. Ballard , founder ofBallard Partners [ 13] Erika Donalds , school choice activist(candidate's spouse) [ 43] Ben Horowitz , co-founder ofAndreessen Horowitz [ 13] Benny Johnson , political commentator[ 14] Jay Kemmerer , owner ofJackson Hole Mountain Resort [ 13] Adam Kidan , president of Empire Workforce[ 13] Charlie Kirk , co-founder ofTurning Point USA (deceased) [ 44] Omeed Malik , banker[ 13] Phil Mickelson ,professional golfer [ 45] Ross Perot Jr. , real estate developer[ 13] Harry Sargeant III , oil executive[ 13] David Steward , founder ofWorld Wide Technology [ 13] Donald Trump Jr. , businessman and son of PresidentDonald Trump [ 46] George Zoley , CEO ofGEO Group [ 13] Organizations James Fishback
State legislators Individuals Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Marginof error Jay Byron James Paul Other Undecided Patriot Polling (R)[ 53] January 19–29, 2026 827 (LV) ± 4.0% – 37% 23% – – 40% Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy [ 54] January 8–13, 2026 400 (RV) ± 5.0% 7% 37% 3% 4% – 49% Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[ 55] [ A] January 4–6, 2026 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 6% 45% 4% 3% – 41% – 39% 3% 1% 26%[ b] 31% – 47% 5% 4% – 43% Public Opinion Strategies (R)[ 56] [ B] December 7–11, 2025 700 (RV) ± 3.7% 13% 40% – – 9% 38% The Tyson Group (R)[ 58] December 8–9, 2025 800 (LV) ± 3.46% 9% 38% 2% 1% – 49% The American Promise[ 59] November 17–19, 2025 800 (LV) ± 3.46% 1% 43% 0% 2% – 54% Victory Insights (R)[ 60] November 11–13, 2025 600 (LV) – 1% 45% 1% 3% – 49% St. Pete Polls[ 61] [ C] October 13–15, 2025 1,034 (LV) ± 3.0% 4% 39% – 3% – 54% 12% 52% – – – 36% Targoz Market Research[ 62] [ D] September 16–18, 2025 506 (RV) – – 29% – 9% – 62% The American Promise[ 63] September 4–5, 2025 800 (LV) ± 3.5% 2% 40% – 2% – 54%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Marginof error Casey Byron Matt Ashley Jeanette Jimmy Wilton Francis Michael Other Undecided St. Pete Polls[ 61] [ C] October 13–15, 2025 1,034 (LV) ± 3.0% 21% 47% – – – – – – – – 36% Targoz Market Research[ 62] [ D] September 16–18, 2025 510 (RV) – 26% 23% – – – – 2% – – 9%[ c] 39% University of North Florida [ 64] July 14–22, 2025 797 (RV) ± 3.9% 32% 29% 8% – – – 1% 2% – 10%[ d] 18% St. Pete Polls[ 65] [ 66] [ C] July 8–10, 2025 831 (LV) ± 3.4% 27% 35% – – – – 3% – – 2%[ e] 32% Targoz Market Research[ 67] [ 68] [ D] May 5–7, 2025 516 (RV) – 29% 28% 10% – 7% – 4% 5% – 4%[ f] 13% Targoz Market Research[ 67] [ 69] [ D] April 15–22, 2025 619 (RV) – 28% 22% 8% – 9% – 4% 7% – 4%[ f] 18% Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[ 70] February 26–27, 2025 600 (LV) ± 5.0% 30% 34% – – – – 3% – – – 33% Victory Insights (R)[ 71] January 26–27, 2025 850 (LV) ± 3.5% – 34% – – – – 5% – – – 61% – 31% – – 4% – 3% 1% – – 60% Florida Atlantic University /[ 72] June 8–9, 2024 366 (RV) ± 3.3% 43% 19% 13% 14% – 5% – – – 7%[ g] – Florida Atlantic University /[ 73] April 15–17, 2024 372 (RV) ± 3.3% 38% – 16% – – – – – – 20%[ h] 26% Victory Insights (R)[ 74] April 3–6, 2024 1,200 (LV) ± 2.9% – 21% 13% – – 3% 2% – 5% 14%[ i] 43% University of North Florida [ 75] October 23 – November 4, 2023 788 (LV) ± 3.8% 22% 9% 9% 6% 2% 3% 1% 1% 1% 6%[ j] 40%
Dayna Marie Foster, mathematics teacher[ 78] Nikki Fried , chair of theFlorida Democratic Party (2023–present), formerFlorida Commissioner of Agriculture (2019–2023), and candidate for governor in2022 [ 79] Fentrice Driskell ,minority leader of thestate House of Representatives (2022–present)(running for state senate ) [ 80] Gwen Graham , formerAssistant Secretary of Education (2021–2025), formerU.S. representative fromFlorida's 2nd congressional district Bob Graham , and candidate for governor in2018 (endorsed Jolly )[ 81] Shevrin Jones ,state senator from the 34th district (2020–present)[ 79] Daniella Levine Cava ,mayor ofMiami-Dade County (2020–present)[ 82] Jared Moskowitz ,U.S. representative fromFlorida's 23rd congressional district [ 83] running for re-election [ 84] Angie Nixon ,state representative from the13th district (2020–present)[ 85] (running for U.S. Senate ) [ 86] David Jolly
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives Statewide officials State legislators Local officials Jerry Demings
U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Marginof error Jason Daniella Levine Gwen David Lauren Angie Shevrin Fentrice Undecided Targoz Market Research[ 67] [ 68] [ D] May 5–7, 2025 396 (RV) – – 32% 13% 10% 7% 6% 4% 7% 21% Targoz Market Research[ 67] [ 69] [ D] April 15–22, 2025 464 (RV) – 41% 15% 5% 7% 4% 4% 2% 1% 21%
Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independent candidates [ edit ] Moe Dimanche , author and former candidate for Mayor of the City of Orlando (2023)[ 95] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Scott Jewett, entrepreneur[ 99] Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Byron David Other Undecided University of North Florida [ 104] October 15–25, 2025 728 (LV) ± 4.3% 45% 34% 3%[ l] 18% Targoz Market Research[ 62] [ D] September 16–18, 2025 1,118 (RV) ± 2.8% 36% 32% 4%[ m] 28% Bendixen & Amandi International (D)[ 105] [ F] September 7–9, 2025 631 (LV) ± 4.0% 40% 41% – 19% AIF Center (R)[ 106] August 25–27, 2025 800 (LV) ± 3.5% 49% 41% – 11% Victory Insights (R)[ 107] June 7–10, 2025 600 (LV) ± 2.8% 37% 31% – 32%
Paul Renner vs. David Jolly
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Paul David Other Undecided Targoz Market Research[ 62] [ D] September 16–18, 2025 1,123 (RV) ± 2.8% 34% 33% 5%[ n] 28% Bendixen & Amandi International (D)[ 105] [ F] September 7–9, 2025 631 (LV) ± 4.0% 42% 40% – 18%
Byron Donalds vs. Jerry Demings
Hypothetical polling
Byron Donalds vs. Daniella Levine Cava vs. Jason Pizzo
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Byron Daniella Levine Jason Undecided Targoz Market Research[ 67] [ 68] [ D] May 5–7, 2025 1,200 (RV) ± 2.8% 38% 34% 5% 23%
Casey DeSantis vs. David Jolly
Casey DeSantis vs. Jerry Demings
Casey DeSantis vs. Daniella Levine Cava vs. Jason Pizzo
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Casey Daniella Levine Jason Undecided Targoz Market Research[ 67] [ 68] [ D] May 5–7, 2025 1,200 (RV) ± 2.8% 39% 35% 8% 18%
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Generic Generic Undecided Cygnal (R)[ 108] [ G] August 25–27, 2025 1,000 (LV) ± 3.1% 51% 38% 11% Cygnal (R)[ 109] October 26–28, 2024 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 48% 41% 11%
^a b c d e f g h i j k l Key: ^ Casey DeSantis with 26% ^ Paul Renner with 7%; Jay Collins with 2% ^ "Someone else" with 7%; "Wouldn't vote" with 2%; "Refused" with 1% ^ Paul Renner with 2% ^a b Charles Burkett with 3%; Ashton Hayward with 1% ^ "Someone else" with 7% ^ "Another candidate" with 20% ^ "Someone else" with 14% ^ "Someone else" with 6% ^ Democratic legislators [ 87] [ 88] Michael Abrams ,HD-105 (1983–1994)Dave Aronberg ,SD-27 (2002–2010)Dick Batchelor ,HD-43 (1974–1982)Annie Betancourt ,HD-116 (1994–2002)Elaine Bloom ,HD-106 (1974–1978, 1986–1995)Scott Clemons ,HD-6 (1990–1998)Ben Diamond ,HD-68 (2016–2022)Katie Edwards-Walpole ,HD-98 (2012–2018)Steven Effman ,HD-98 (1996–2000)Luis Garcia ,HD-107 (2006–2012)Winston Gardner Jr. ,SD-17 (1988–1992)Dan Gelber ,SD-25 (2008–2010) and formermayor of Miami Beach (2017–2023)Joseph Gibbons ,HD-100 (2006–2014)Daryl Jones ,SD-40 (1992–2002) and2002 gubernatorial candidate Tom Keen ,HD-35 (2024)Rick Kriseman ,HD-53 (2006–2012) and formermayor of St. Petersburg (2014–2022)Mike Langton ,HD-15 (1986–1992)Cindy Lerner ,HD-119 (2000–2002)Fred Lippman ,HD-100 (1978–1999)Janet Long ,HD-51 (2006–2010)Anne Mackenzie ,HD-95 (1982–1998)Robert McKnight ,SD-38 (1978–1982)Les Miller , formerFlorida Senate Minority Leader (2004–2006) from the18th district (2000–2006)Jon Mills , formerSpeaker of the Florida House of Representatives (1987–1988) from the24th district (1978–1988)Steve Perman ,HD-78 (2010–2012)Frank Peterman ,HD-55 (2000–2008)Ricardo Rangel ,HD-43 (2012–2014)Alzo Reddick ,HD-39 (1982–2000)Robert Reynolds ,HD-109 (1978–1984)Tom Rossin , formerFlorida Senate Minority Leader (2000–2002) from the35th district (1994–2002)Tim Ryan ,HD-100 (1998–2006) and formerBroward County Commissioner from the 7th district (2012–2024)Elaine Schwartz ,HD-99 (2006–2014)Ron Silver ,SD-38 (1992–2002)Rod Smith ,SD-14 (2000–2006) and2006 gubernatorial candidate Eleanor Sobel ,SD-36 (2012–2016)Richard Stark ,HD-104 (2012–2020)George Stuart ,SD-14 (1978–1990) and1990 gubernatorial candidate Marjorie Turnbull ,HD-9 (1994–2000)Peter Weinstein , formerFlorida Senate Majority Leader (1990–1992) from the29th district (1983–1996)Matt Willhite ,HD-86 (2016–2022)Carl Zimmermann ,HD-65 (2012–2014)Republican legislators [ 87] ^ "Someone else", "Wouldn't vote", and "Refusal" with 1% ^ Jason Pizzo (I) with 4% ^ Jason Pizzo (I) with 5% ^a b "Someone else" and "Wouldn't vote" with 2%; "Refusal" with 1% ^ "Someone else", "Wouldn't vote", and "Refusal" with 2% Partisan clients
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Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he's running for Florida governor" .Associated Press . RetrievedFebruary 25, 2025 . ^ Ogles, Jacob (November 24, 2025)."James Fishback launches campaign for Governor" .Florida Politics . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 . ^ Gancarski, A.G. (September 3, 2025)."Paul Renner, former Florida House speaker, announces run for Governor" .Florida Politics . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^ Fellows-Coffey, Lisa."Winter Haven's Williams leans on faith, Sheriff Judd in gubernatorial race" .Winter Haven Sun . RetrievedDecember 16, 2025 . ^ Scheckner, Jesse (August 4, 2025)."4 people have filed for a Special Election to replace Joe Casello in HD 90. Not all are serious candidates" .Florida Politics . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Fineout, Gary; Leonard, Kimberly (July 11, 2025)."He was DeSantis' 'bulldog.' Will Trump help Florida's attorney general stick around?" .Politico . RetrievedJuly 14, 2025 . ^ Riski, Tess (September 8, 2025)."Miami's outgoing mayor celebrates G20 win as he eyes his next career move" .Miami Herald .Archived from the original on September 10, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 10, 2025 . ^ Dixon, Matt (February 20, 2025)."Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026" .NBC News . RetrievedFebruary 20, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Wilson, Kirby (February 17, 2025)."Does Donald Trump have a favorite Republican in the 2026 governor's race?" .Tampa Bay Times . RetrievedMarch 18, 2025 . ^a b c Scheckner, Jesse (March 17, 2025)." .Florida Politics . RetrievedFebruary 20, 2025 . ^ Kopylov, Frank (January 14, 2026)."Byron Donalds gains key endorsement from Arkansas Gov. Sanders" .Florida’s Voice . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2026 . ^ Schorsch, Peter (November 13, 2025)."Byron Donalds has Elon Musk's 'full support' .Florida Politics . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 . ^ Gancarski, A.G. (March 17, 2025)."Rick Scott siding with Byron Donalds over Casey DeSantis for Florida Governor" .Florida Politics . RetrievedMarch 18, 2025 . ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz endorses Byron Donalds for Florida governor" . November 11, 2025. RetrievedNovember 11, 2025 .^ Gancarski, A.G. (September 2, 2025)."Aaron Bean backs Byron Donalds for Governor" .Florida Politics . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^ Klein, Matthew (December 4, 2025)."Republicans' Florida Feud May Fall Short of Fireworks" .The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter . RetrievedDecember 5, 2025 . ^ Leonard, Kimberly (March 18, 2025)."Trump-backed Byron Donalds gets first congressional endorsement for Florida governor" .Politico . RetrievedMarch 18, 2025 . ^a b Leonard, Kimberly; Domínguez, Isa (March 28, 2025)."Parkland bill faces the state Senate — again" .Politico . RetrievedMarch 28, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g Ogles, Jacob (April 9, 2025)."Seven more Florida congressional colleagues endorse Byron Donalds for Governor" .Florida Politics . RetrievedApril 9, 2025 . ^ Ogles, Jacob (October 13, 2025)."Neal Dunn becomes latest in Florida congressional delegation to endorse Byron Donalds" .Florida Politics . RetrievedOctober 13, 2025 . ^a b c d Wilson, Drew (April 29, 2025)."Top congressional Republicans line up behind Byron Donalds" .Florida Politics . RetrievedApril 29, 2025 . ^a b c Ogles, Jacob (February 26, 2025)."Florida leaders line up to endorse Byron Donalds on Day 1" .Florida Politics . RetrievedFebruary 26, 2025 . ^ Vecerina, Michelle (November 19, 2025)."EXCLUSIVE: South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor" .Florida's Voice . RetrievedNovember 19, 2025 . ^ Jo Cooper, Amber (August 21, 2025)."U.S. Rep. Haridopolos endorses Rep. Donalds' bid for Florida governor" .The Floridian . RetrievedAugust 21, 2025 . ^ Leonard, Kimberly; Domínguez, Isa (April 3, 2025)."Stephanie Murphy talks next moves — for her and for Democrats" .Politico . RetrievedApril 3, 2025 . ^ Manjarres, Javier (August 11, 2025)."Luna Endorses Donalds' 'America First' Gubernatorial Campaign" .The Floridian . RetrievedAugust 11, 2025 . ^ Vecerina, Michelle (October 17, 2025)."U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis joins growing GOP coalition supporting Byron Donalds for Florida governor" .Florida's Voice . RetrievedNovember 7, 2025 . ^ Barfield, Raeylee (November 10, 2025)."Chip Roy Endorses Byron Donalds in Florida's Governor Race" . The Floridian. RetrievedNovember 11, 2025 . ^a b c "Byron Donalds Holds Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly" .The Floridian . May 13, 2025. RetrievedOctober 14, 2025 .^ "LIVE: Byron Donalds Florida governor run kick off" .FOX 35 Orlando . 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