2026 Florida Governor's Race Heats Up: Byron Donalds Takes the Stage

The 2026 Florida governor's race is gaining momentum as U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, endorsed by Donald Trump, kicks off his campaign in Bonita Springs. With support from Trump, Donalds faces minimal competition for now, but potential contenders include Casey DeSantis and Matt Gaetz. Trump's previous endorsements have proven influential in elections.

The 2026 race for Florida's governorship is already bubbling with excitement as U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by former President Donald Trump, launches his campaign in Bonita Springs. The kickoff rally at Sugarshack sees Donalds striving to follow Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose term concludes soon.

Donalds remains the main contender in the Republican primary, with potential entries from Casey DeSantis, Matt Gaetz, and Wilton Simpson. However, Trump's influential endorsement positions Donalds strongly amid a competitive field, prompting other potential GOP candidates to reconsider.

As Donalds seeks endorsements from Florida's current legislators and congressional figures connected to DeSantis, his steadfast Trump alliance solidifies his campaign. Despite limited recognition statewide, Donalds, a key figure in the conservative Tea Party caucus, embarks on this political journey backed by significant GOP support.

(With inputs from agencies.)