Who is Byron Donalds? The Trump ally is favored to become Florida's next governor.

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

We look at the crowded race to replace Byron Donalds.

Mark Kelly, an Arizona senator, is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate.

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

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.

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.

August 15, 2026 11:29 AM ET Stephen A. Smith says Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds is the one politician who could pull him into the Republican Party, and he offered the endorsement days before the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary.The ESPN personality made the comments Thursday on his SiriusXM show “Straight Shoo

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