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41.5%
38.6%
Republican
Byron Donalds
Republican candidate for Governor in Florida
$834.9K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Byron Donalds is trading at 82% to win the Florida Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age47 years old (Oct 28, 1978)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitician
EducationFlorida A&M University
Notable personal detailsByron Lowell Donalds (born October 28, 1978) is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district (in office since January 3, 2021). He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives (2016–2020). Donalds attended Florida A&M University and earned a B.S. from Florida State University, and worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. He lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates substantial tax reductions and a simplified, flatter tax code (including support for a Fair Tax), opposes tax increases on high earners, and has proposed lowering corporate and individual tax rates while supporting reductions or elimination of certain taxes (for example, advocating abolishing property taxes in Florida).
Healthcare
Opposes government-run single‑payer programs and calls for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, favoring market-based reforms such as allowing purchase of insurance across state lines and reducing federal mandates. Has voted against legislation to lower prescription drug costs and criticized expansion of ACA subsidies.
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Immigration & Border
Advocates strict enforcement-first immigration policies that prioritize securing the southern border, deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and restricting legal immigration pathways (including seeking curbs on certain visa programs). Has sponsored and supported legislation to strengthen tracking/detention and increase DHS/ICE accountability and has opposed mass amnesty or carve-outs for undocumented workers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Byron Donalds identifies as pro-life and supports protecting unborn children without exception. He has voted for born-alive protection legislation and voted against measures to expand federal abortion access. He has received high ratings from pro-life organizations and low ratings from pro-choice groups.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach focused on U.S. energy independence, strong federal support for expanded nuclear power, and removing regulatory barriers to domestic energy production; emphasizes protecting waterways locally while opposing what he calls ‘‘radical’’ climate policies and ESG-driven mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Byron Donalds describes himself as a strong defender of the Second Amendment, opposes red-flag (risk-protection order) laws and voted against post-Parkland measures that raised the purchase age and created risk orders; he has said he would seek to repeal Florida’s red-flag law and supports expanding open carry.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 19, 2026
Byron Donalds is the frontrunner in Florida’s Republican governor primary, with strong polling and fundraising heading into the Aug. 18 vote. Donald Trump has endorsed him, and Donalds has also challenged Democrat David Jolly to debates as the race shifts toward the general election. Recent coverage says affordability, housing, insurance, and taxes are the main campaign issues, while a civil assault lawsuit has also drawn attention to him during the campaign.
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Articles
NDNaples Daily News24 days ago
Trump endorsements for Florida primary election Day 2026
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TTCPalm1 month ago
What are key voter issues in Florida governor's race?
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TDTallahassee Democrat1 month ago
Donalds wraps himself in Trump endorsement on way to Aug. 18 primary
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NDNaples Daily News2 months ago
Byron Donalds calls for 3 Florida debates with David Jolly
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Byron Donalds currently averages 41.5%, ranking first in this race, 3.0 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 41.5%Position: firstMargin: +3.0 ptsLatest poll: 45.0% (Aug 10 - 13)Polls included: 28
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 10 - 13.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$6.6M
$5.0M
$3.3M
$1.7M
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$6.6M
$1.7M
$5.6M
$233.3K
Cycle 2026
$738.1K
$334.5K
$2.1M
$119.1K
Source: FEC
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