Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor

For Congress, Tuesday’s biggest fight involved longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who prevailed in a redrawn South Florida district.

Education entrepreneur Erika Donalds has been married to Republican Congressman Byron Donalds for more than two decades.

The two leading candidates are running to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), whose second term expires next year.

US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats  AP News

Jim Schwartzel defeated a large field of competitors for a House seat based in Fort Myers, including several candidates who had recently established Florida residency.

While no Democrat has won the Florida governorship in more than 25 years, Democrats are hoping for an upset in the Sunshine State.

Showdown to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis is set; Florida Democrats, for second time in a row, choose former Republican as candidate for state’s highest office Sign up for the US Breaking News email President Donald Trump posted an image of a map of the strait of Hormuz on his social media platform Truth Social,

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is winning among independent voters in the general election, according to a new poll conducted in the days leading up to the state’s primary elections, which advanced Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in the GOP field. The poll, conducted by Hart Research Associates, found

David Jolly vs. Byron Donalds: Can Democrats break 27 years of Republican rule?  Miami Herald

Trump Apologist Byron Donalds One Step Closer To Becoming Florida’s First Black Governor  HuffPost

Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds To Face GOP Turncoat In FL Governor Race

Donalds’ victory further cements his rise within the GOP and sets up a November battle against Democratic nominee David Jolly to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and former Rep. David Jolly, a Republican-turned-Democrat, are projected to face off in the Florida governor’s race this fall to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), according to Decision Desk HQ.  Donalds defeated 10 other Republicans for the GOP gubernatorial nod while Jolly defeated five Democr

Florida’s primary voters Tuesday night stuck to political the script, setting up a much expected clash to determine who will serve as the state’s next governor after eight years of Gov.

Scandals abound as voters in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California choose between felons, underwear models, and even disgraced former congressmen Tuesday.

Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) won the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday, clearing the way for a general election showdown to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after a contentious primary that tested the future of Florida’s conservative movement. With more than half the vote counted, Donalds is cruising

Byron Donalds is holding most of the cards as Florida’s Republican voters decide who will be their candidate for the next Governor.

The 2026 midterms are becoming a watershed election for primary meddling, mysterious super PACs, alleged straw candidates and all other manner of political shenanigans. Why it matters: With the number of battleground House districts diminished by redistricting and the fight for the Senate extremely tight, each one of t

In February 2025, President Trump made a surprising endorsement in the Florida governor's race. It wasn't who he chose, but when he decided to back them that was unexpected. The primary was still 18 months away and the man he endorsed hadn't even declared his candidacy yet. Still, Trump's word carries so much weight in

A public safety advocate who fled Los Angeles lockdowns for Miami explains why Byron Donalds should carry forward Ron DeSantis' Florida legacy.

In southwest Florida, ten Republicans are vying for the nomination to replace Rep. Byron Donalds. With the majority of candidates from outside the state - it's raising questions about representation.