Trump Pick in GOP Florida Governor Race Byron Donalds Must Win Crowded Primary

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

The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.

Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump’s grip on adopted state  Toronto Star

Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races

Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump’s grip on adopted state  AP News

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

CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede joins CBS News to break down some of the biggest primary battles in Florida on Tuesday.

We look at the crowded race to replace Byron Donalds.

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

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Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing.

Rapper Nicki Minaj announced her endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary over the weekend and urged her fans to support him ahead of Tuesday’s vote. “You have my vote. Barbz, please support him however you can. #TheGoodGuys,” Minaj wrote on X on Saturday.  Minaj’s support comes j

Rapper Nicki Minaj endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) to be Florida's next governor and called for her fans, the "Barbz" to "support him" however they could.

Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing.

The US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI.

"He's the real deal. Make no mistake about it. I've seen him battling with Democrats," Smith said.