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Byron Donalds

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Florida Republican Governor nominee?

$7.8M

AUG 19, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

Age47 years old (Oct 28, 1978)

GenderMale

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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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.

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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 4, 2026

Byron Donalds is leading the Republican race for Florida governor, with recent polls showing him well ahead of other GOP candidates and fundraising giving him a strong edge. He has also picked up Donald Trump’s endorsement, which has become a major boost in the primary. Donalds has been campaigning on insurance reform, housing affordability, tax relief, and other conservative policy changes. Some coverage says his Trump ties and past criminal record could become liabilities if he reaches the general election.

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Articles

NDNaples Daily News8 days ago

Polls

Polling Average

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36.5%

26.2%

11.0%

6.2%

B. Donalds

C. DeSantis

M. Gaetz

J. Collins

P. Renner

J. Patronis

W. Simpson

C. Burkett

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Donalds	DeSantis	Gaetz	Collins	Renner	Patronis	Simpson	Burkett
Polling Average	Donalds+10.3	36.5%	26.2%	11.0%	6.2%	3.4%	3.2%	2.8%	1.7%
The Public Sentiment InstituteJun 29 - 30	Donalds+20.1	32.3%	–	–	12.2%	6.7%	–	–	–
The Public Sentiment InstituteJun 8 - 9	Donalds+26.3	37.3%	–	–	11.0%	3.9%	–	–	–
Associated Industries of FloridaJun 3 - 7	Donalds+49.0	54.0%	–	–	5.0%	2.0%	–	–	–
Change ResearchMay 13 - 16	Donalds+40.0	48.0%	–	–	8.0%	3.0%	–	–	–
Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesApr 26 - 30	Donalds+47.0	54.0%	–	–	7.0%	2.0%	–	–	–
Stetson University Center for Public Opinion ResearchMar 25 - Apr 13	Donalds+31.0	38.0%	–	–	6.0%	7.0%	–	–	–
Tarrance GroupMar 30 - Apr 2	Donalds+44.0	50.0%	–	–	6.0%	3.0%	–	–	–
Emerson CollegeMar 29 - 31	Donalds+36.8	43.5%	6.7%	–	4.3%	2.0%	–	–	0.5%
Emerson CollegeMar 29 - 31	Donalds+42.3	46.4%	–	–	4.1%	2.7%	–	–	0.3%
The American PromiseFeb 23 - 26	Donalds+40.0	44.0%	–	–	4.0%	2.0%	–	–	–
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabFeb 16 - 20	Donalds+4.0	28.0%	24.0%	–	3.0%	0.0%	–	–	–
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabFeb 16 - 20	Donalds+27.0	31.0%	–	–	4.0%	1.0%	–	–	–
Targoz Market ResearchFeb 13 - 16	Donalds+18.0	33.0%	–	–	15.0%	9.0%	–	–	–
Mason-Dixon Polling & StrategyJan 8 - 13	Donalds+30.0	37.0%	–	–	7.0%	4.0%	–	–	–
Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesJan 4 - 6	Donalds+13.0	39.0%	26.0%	–	–	1.0%	–	–	–
Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesJan 4 - 6	Donalds+39.0	45.0%	–	–	6.0%	3.0%	–	–	–
Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesJan 4 - 6	Donalds+43.0	47.0%	–	–	–	4.0%	–	–	–
Public Opinion StrategiesDec 7 - 11	Donalds+27.0	40.0%	–	–	13.0%	–	–	–	–
The American PromiseDec 8 - 9	Donalds+29.0	38.0%	–	–	9.0%	1.0%	–	–	–
The American PromiseNov 17 - 19	Donalds+41.0	43.0%	–	–	1.0%	2.0%	–	–	–
Victory InsightsNov 11 - 13	Donalds+42.3	45.0%	–	–	1.2%	2.7%	–	–	–
St. Pete PollsOct 13 - 15	Donalds+35.5	39.2%	–	–	3.7%	2.7%	–	–	–
St. Pete PollsOct 13 - 15	Donalds+40.6	52.1%	–	–	11.5%	–	–	–	–
St. Pete PollsOct 13 - 15	Donalds+26.2	47.2%	21.0%	–	–	–	–	–	–
Targoz Market ResearchSep 16 - 18	DeSantis+3.0	23.0%	26.0%	–	2.0%	7.0%	–	2.0%	–
Targoz Market ResearchSep 16 - 18	Donalds+20.0	29.0%	–	–	–	9.0%	–	–	–
The Tyson GroupSep 4 - 5	Donalds+38.0	40.0%	–	–	2.0%	2.0%	–	–	–
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabJul 14 - 22	DeSantis+3.0	29.0%	32.0%	8.0%	–	–	–	1.0%	–
St. Pete PollsJul 8 - 10	Donalds+39.5	43.6%	–	–	2.1%	2.9%	–	4.1%	–
St. Pete PollsJul 8 - 10	Donalds+7.5	34.9%	27.4%	–	–	2.2%	–	3.1%	–
Targoz Market ResearchMay 5 - 7	DeSantis+1.0	28.0%	29.0%	10.0%	–	–	–	4.0%	3.0%
Targoz Market ResearchApr 15 - 22	DeSantis+3.0	24.0%	27.0%	8.0%	–	–	–	4.0%	3.0%
Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesFeb 26 - 27	Donalds+4.0	34.0%	30.0%	–	–	–	–	3.0%	–
Victory InsightsJan 26 - 27	Donalds+28.4	31.3%	–	–	–	–	–	2.9%	–
Victory InsightsJan 26 - 27	Donalds+28.8	33.8%	–	–	–	–	–	5.0%	–
Florida Atlantic University PolCom Lab/Mainstreet ResearchJun 8 - 9	DeSantis+24.0	19.0%	43.0%	13.0%	–	–	5.0%	–	–
Victory InsightsApr 3 - 6	Donalds+7.8	20.6%	–	12.8%	–	–	2.9%	2.1%	–
Kaplan StrategiesFeb 27 - 28	Gaetz+3.0	13.0%	–	16.0%	–	–	2.0%	1.0%	–
University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabOct 23 - Nov 4	DeSantis+13.0	9.0%	22.0%	9.0%	–	–	3.0%	1.0%	–

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

Florida Republican Governor nominee?

Endorsers of Byron Donalds for Florida Republican Governor nominee?

President Donald Trump

Elected official

President Donald Trump endorsed Byron Donalds in the Florida gubernatorial GOP primary race.

Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Florida Republican Governor nominee?

Overview

Positions

Economy & Taxes

Healthcare

Immigration & Border

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Climate & Energy

Public Safety & Guns

News

Ahead in polls and money, what could stop Byron Donalds?

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Polls

Endorsements

President Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Jim Boyd

Sam Garrison

Blaise Ingoglia

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Farm Bureau

Gun Owners of America

Michael Owen

Danny Alvarez

Grady Judd

Florida Republican senators

Florida state senators

Nine Florida state senators

Daniel Perez

Florida House members

A group of 15 Florida sheriffs

Rick Scott

Donald Trump Jr.

Fundraising